Help with diagnosis for dark discolouration under index fingernail

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    • January 30, 2017 at 5:04 am
    akdsouza
    Participant

      Hello everyone,

      To provide some background, I've had this for a few years now and never really considered it to be anything serious. That was until my wife happened to see a Facebook post today that said it could be some sort of melanoma. The site of the black band doesnt hurt, and I can't really tell if its the nail that is black or something beneath it. However, it has never disappeared and I feel it has widened over time (not sure if this is an effect of growing up physically). The portion of the skin preceding the nail is also slightly darker than the other half which the band does not cover. The only reason I can think of which may have caused it was a wood splinter that accidentally entered the area, it was removed though. This was in my early 20′s I guess or maybe before that, I dont really remember. I'm 29 now and fairly healthy. Should I be concerned/get it checked?

      Actual picture can be seen here:

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      Any help & guidance in this regard is much appreciated.

       

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        • January 30, 2017 at 11:56 am
        SABKLYN
        Participant

          I would advise that you get it checked.  It ma be nothing, but for te cost f a copay, you can be sure.  Nail-beds are a somewhat common site for melanoma to form.

            • January 31, 2017 at 7:43 am
            akdsouza
            Participant

              Yes, I will be doing that this week.

              • January 31, 2017 at 7:43 am
              akdsouza
              Participant

                Yes, I will be doing that this week.

                • January 31, 2017 at 7:43 am
                akdsouza
                Participant

                  Yes, I will be doing that this week.

                • January 30, 2017 at 11:56 am
                SABKLYN
                Participant

                  I would advise that you get it checked.  It ma be nothing, but for te cost f a copay, you can be sure.  Nail-beds are a somewhat common site for melanoma to form.

                  • January 30, 2017 at 11:56 am
                  SABKLYN
                  Participant

                    I would advise that you get it checked.  It ma be nothing, but for te cost f a copay, you can be sure.  Nail-beds are a somewhat common site for melanoma to form.

                    • January 30, 2017 at 6:23 pm
                    jennunicorn
                    Participant

                      We can't diagnose here, but it doesn't hurt to make a dermatologist appointment and have it checked out. Nails can turn colors for many reasons, but it's always best to get something checked out professionally.

                        • February 1, 2017 at 4:40 am
                        akdsouza
                        Participant

                          Thank you, I will be visiting a dermatologist this weekend.

                          • February 1, 2017 at 4:40 am
                          akdsouza
                          Participant

                            Thank you, I will be visiting a dermatologist this weekend.

                            • February 7, 2017 at 5:33 am
                            akdsouza
                            Participant

                              Just an update, I visited the Dermatologist this past weekend and was told that the discoloration is hematoma due to an injury several years ago and not melanoma. Further, the dermatologist also added that melanoma is rare among Indians. I'm relieved now that I know. Prayers to all those less fortunate than I am.

                              • February 7, 2017 at 5:33 am
                              akdsouza
                              Participant

                                Just an update, I visited the Dermatologist this past weekend and was told that the discoloration is hematoma due to an injury several years ago and not melanoma. Further, the dermatologist also added that melanoma is rare among Indians. I'm relieved now that I know. Prayers to all those less fortunate than I am.

                                • February 7, 2017 at 5:33 am
                                akdsouza
                                Participant

                                  Just an update, I visited the Dermatologist this past weekend and was told that the discoloration is hematoma due to an injury several years ago and not melanoma. Further, the dermatologist also added that melanoma is rare among Indians. I'm relieved now that I know. Prayers to all those less fortunate than I am.

                                  • February 1, 2017 at 4:40 am
                                  akdsouza
                                  Participant

                                    Thank you, I will be visiting a dermatologist this weekend.

                                  • January 30, 2017 at 6:23 pm
                                  jennunicorn
                                  Participant

                                    We can't diagnose here, but it doesn't hurt to make a dermatologist appointment and have it checked out. Nails can turn colors for many reasons, but it's always best to get something checked out professionally.

                                    • January 30, 2017 at 6:23 pm
                                    jennunicorn
                                    Participant

                                      We can't diagnose here, but it doesn't hurt to make a dermatologist appointment and have it checked out. Nails can turn colors for many reasons, but it's always best to get something checked out professionally.

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