Subungual melanoma (SM) is a rare entity; its incidence ranges from 0.7%-3.5% of cutaneous melanomas. [1,2] It has a poor prognosis due to the delay in the diagnosis.This delay is depicted in the ...

Sometimes, a physical injury to the nail causes bruising or bleeding under the nail, known as a subungual hematoma. The nail may also fall off before it regrows. A bruised nail may feel tender as ...

Known as subungual melanoma, or nail melanoma, this type of melanoma isn't linked to sun exposure. It's most likely to develop in the big toe, thumb or index finger, and is described as 'serious' by ...