melanoma under toenail??

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    • February 19, 2015 at 7:36 pm
    andimd
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      I have been being treated for a fungus under the nail on my big toe for 3 or 4 months. In the past month, not only has it not gotten better but it is changing a lot. I have an appointment with a podiatrist in 1 1/2 weeks but hate the wait. A spot started that looked kind of brown, it now takes up half of the toenail and keeps getting darker. The cuticle and surrounding skin is also getting dark (pretty quickly) and today I noticed an almost yellow small circle in the middlevof the black area. I’m trying not to worry but not sure that I like how fast it is changing. Has anyone seen anything like this? It is very ugly but I would post a pic if I knew how. Any info or opinions are appreciated, thanks!!
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        • February 19, 2015 at 7:56 pm
        SABKLYN
        Participant

          Hi Andrea,

          We're these changes noted by the doctor treating you for the fungus?  In any case, if you're worried, make an appointment with a dermatologist and get the area checked.  I'm not sure how to post picks, but you can also look up subungual melanoma on Google, etc.  

          good luck!

          • February 19, 2015 at 7:56 pm
          SABKLYN
          Participant

            Hi Andrea,

            We're these changes noted by the doctor treating you for the fungus?  In any case, if you're worried, make an appointment with a dermatologist and get the area checked.  I'm not sure how to post picks, but you can also look up subungual melanoma on Google, etc.  

            good luck!

              • February 19, 2015 at 8:03 pm
              andimd
              Participant
                It is the same doctor, he agrees that it is changing. I have googled it, read about it and looked at pictures. I’m worried because it looks just like some of the pictures. It is more a spot though and a lot of info says you often have a vertical dark line, which I have never had. Thanks!
                • February 19, 2015 at 8:03 pm
                andimd
                Participant
                  It is the same doctor, he agrees that it is changing. I have googled it, read about it and looked at pictures. I’m worried because it looks just like some of the pictures. It is more a spot though and a lot of info says you often have a vertical dark line, which I have never had. Thanks!
                  • February 19, 2015 at 10:09 pm
                  SABKLYN
                  Participant

                    I think just for the peace of mind there's great value in getting scheduled with a dermatologist!  Keep us posted

                    • February 19, 2015 at 10:09 pm
                    SABKLYN
                    Participant

                      I think just for the peace of mind there's great value in getting scheduled with a dermatologist!  Keep us posted

                      • February 19, 2015 at 10:09 pm
                      SABKLYN
                      Participant

                        I think just for the peace of mind there's great value in getting scheduled with a dermatologist!  Keep us posted

                        • February 19, 2015 at 8:03 pm
                        andimd
                        Participant
                          It is the same doctor, he agrees that it is changing. I have googled it, read about it and looked at pictures. I’m worried because it looks just like some of the pictures. It is more a spot though and a lot of info says you often have a vertical dark line, which I have never had. Thanks!
                        • February 19, 2015 at 7:56 pm
                        SABKLYN
                        Participant

                          Hi Andrea,

                          We're these changes noted by the doctor treating you for the fungus?  In any case, if you're worried, make an appointment with a dermatologist and get the area checked.  I'm not sure how to post picks, but you can also look up subungual melanoma on Google, etc.  

                          good luck!

                          • February 19, 2015 at 11:13 pm
                          Lil0909
                          Participant

                            just a quick fyi – podiatrists are able to biopsy the spot (my step-dad is a podiatrist and actually had something about melanoma under the toe nail on his board exams years ago)… Since you already have an appointment with a podiatrist, and it may take longer to get in with a derm, I would def go ahead and see the podiatrist….. and maybe schedule with a derm in the mean time so you have an appointment in case you need it.

                            • February 19, 2015 at 11:13 pm
                            Lil0909
                            Participant

                              just a quick fyi – podiatrists are able to biopsy the spot (my step-dad is a podiatrist and actually had something about melanoma under the toe nail on his board exams years ago)… Since you already have an appointment with a podiatrist, and it may take longer to get in with a derm, I would def go ahead and see the podiatrist….. and maybe schedule with a derm in the mean time so you have an appointment in case you need it.

                                • February 20, 2015 at 4:05 pm
                                andimd
                                Participant
                                  Thanks for the advice, I will let you know what I find out!! Have a good weekend!
                                  • February 20, 2015 at 4:05 pm
                                  andimd
                                  Participant
                                    Thanks for the advice, I will let you know what I find out!! Have a good weekend!
                                    • February 20, 2015 at 4:05 pm
                                    andimd
                                    Participant
                                      Thanks for the advice, I will let you know what I find out!! Have a good weekend!
                                    • February 19, 2015 at 11:13 pm
                                    Lil0909
                                    Participant

                                      just a quick fyi – podiatrists are able to biopsy the spot (my step-dad is a podiatrist and actually had something about melanoma under the toe nail on his board exams years ago)… Since you already have an appointment with a podiatrist, and it may take longer to get in with a derm, I would def go ahead and see the podiatrist….. and maybe schedule with a derm in the mean time so you have an appointment in case you need it.

                                      • February 24, 2015 at 11:41 am
                                      JerryfromFauq
                                      Participant

                                        I susspect thaat youhave also looked up the term Acral lentigimous melanoma of which subungual melanoma is a subset. 
                                        IF it is determined to be any of the melanomas get follow up.  If acral/subungual melanoma, the removed tissue should also be checked for the c-kit onco-0verespression.  This provides info as to whether the C-=kit inhibitors may stand a chance of helping/

                                         

                                        • February 24, 2015 at 11:41 am
                                        JerryfromFauq
                                        Participant

                                          I susspect thaat youhave also looked up the term Acral lentigimous melanoma of which subungual melanoma is a subset. 
                                          IF it is determined to be any of the melanomas get follow up.  If acral/subungual melanoma, the removed tissue should also be checked for the c-kit onco-0verespression.  This provides info as to whether the C-=kit inhibitors may stand a chance of helping/

                                           

                                          • February 24, 2015 at 11:41 am
                                          JerryfromFauq
                                          Participant

                                            I susspect thaat youhave also looked up the term Acral lentigimous melanoma of which subungual melanoma is a subset. 
                                            IF it is determined to be any of the melanomas get follow up.  If acral/subungual melanoma, the removed tissue should also be checked for the c-kit onco-0verespression.  This provides info as to whether the C-=kit inhibitors may stand a chance of helping/

                                             

                                              • February 25, 2015 at 12:12 am
                                              andimd
                                              Participant
                                                I have been doing some research but trying to not read too much until I see the podiatrist. Still hoping that it is fungus or something (never thought that I would say that) but it has quite a few signs that make it appear as melanoma. Thank you for the information, it is greatly appreciated.
                                                Inside of the black area, there are some odd shapes and different colors appearing. I have noticed this in the last couple of days.
                                                • February 25, 2015 at 12:12 am
                                                andimd
                                                Participant
                                                  I have been doing some research but trying to not read too much until I see the podiatrist. Still hoping that it is fungus or something (never thought that I would say that) but it has quite a few signs that make it appear as melanoma. Thank you for the information, it is greatly appreciated.
                                                  Inside of the black area, there are some odd shapes and different colors appearing. I have noticed this in the last couple of days.
                                                  • February 25, 2015 at 12:12 am
                                                  andimd
                                                  Participant
                                                    I have been doing some research but trying to not read too much until I see the podiatrist. Still hoping that it is fungus or something (never thought that I would say that) but it has quite a few signs that make it appear as melanoma. Thank you for the information, it is greatly appreciated.
                                                    Inside of the black area, there are some odd shapes and different colors appearing. I have noticed this in the last couple of days.
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