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Hi, I Have A Black Spot On My Right Thumb

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Posted on Sun, 3 Feb 2019
Question: Hi, I have a black spot on my right thumb nail. No pain. Its just 1mm - 2 mm and is in the middle of the thumbnail. Should I be concerned.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Subungual haemorrhage

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have read your query and viewed the image.

Seems like a subungual haemorrhage. It should resolve in a matter of few weeks. Watch out for it to grow out along with the nail.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance
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Hi, I Have A Black Spot On My Right Thumb

Brief Answer: Subungual haemorrhage Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have read your query and viewed the image. Seems like a subungual haemorrhage. It should resolve in a matter of few weeks. Watch out for it to grow out along with the nail. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance