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This Appeared Somewhrr Between Monday And The 19th Naisl Were
Question: this appeared somewhrr between monday and the 19th
naisl were painted between then
i spokexowth ankther odctor and he saids ot not melanoma. i am terrified it is!!
i plan to go to the doctor on monday
on the 19th i had a pedicure and this was not present
please gove me advice!!! freakikg out
naisl were painted between then
i spokexowth ankther odctor and he saids ot not melanoma. i am terrified it is!!
i plan to go to the doctor on monday
on the 19th i had a pedicure and this was not present
please gove me advice!!! freakikg out
Brief Answer:
Subungual hematoma likely
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I have gone through your query and reviewed the image.
This dark spot is most likely a subungual hematoma. Sudden onset and preceding history of pedicure which is the most likely reason for trauma to the nail bed are factors in favor of subungual hematoma.
This should resolve on its own in a few weeks.
Hope I have answered your question...
Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Subungual hematoma likely
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I have gone through your query and reviewed the image.
This dark spot is most likely a subungual hematoma. Sudden onset and preceding history of pedicure which is the most likely reason for trauma to the nail bed are factors in favor of subungual hematoma.
This should resolve on its own in a few weeks.
Hope I have answered your question...
Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Subungual hematoma
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
A melanoma usually involves the proximal nail fold whereas a subungual hematoma usually spares it. Moreover a short history of onset and history of trauma or pedicure typically precedes a sub lingual hematoma.
Take care.
Subungual hematoma
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
A melanoma usually involves the proximal nail fold whereas a subungual hematoma usually spares it. Moreover a short history of onset and history of trauma or pedicure typically precedes a sub lingual hematoma.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
thank you for your response. i will try not to worry. whencyou virw this typis of melanoma- does it look similsrcto mind. online ot states it resembles a bruise
Brief Answer:
Regarding acral melanoma and subungual hematoma
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
A subungual hematoma is many a times a source of confusion in a patient with acral melanoma and vice versa. But careful consideration of the history is usually sufficient in differentiating between the the two. Moreover, the spot shifts distally on observation over the next few weeks in case of subungual hematoma. You can maintain a photographic record of the spot where you click a photograph of it every week for the next few weeks.
Take care.
Regarding acral melanoma and subungual hematoma
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
A subungual hematoma is many a times a source of confusion in a patient with acral melanoma and vice versa. But careful consideration of the history is usually sufficient in differentiating between the the two. Moreover, the spot shifts distally on observation over the next few weeks in case of subungual hematoma. You can maintain a photographic record of the spot where you click a photograph of it every week for the next few weeks.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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