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    • April 20, 2017 at 4:47 pm
    Sophietx
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      Maybe a silly question. I have my 6 month visit after Melanoma in situ on my chest tomorrow. And I have fake nails and painted toes. Do I have to remove my fake nails and nail polish for my melanoma doc to check them? How common is Melanoma of nails? Thanks

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        • April 20, 2017 at 5:17 pm
        jennunicorn
        Participant

          It is rare to have two different forms of melanoma. I would not worry about taking your nails and polish off for the derm. I will say just to be aware when you get your nails done, give them a check yourself before getting new nails/polish put back on. 

          • April 22, 2017 at 8:27 pm
          BillMFl
          Participant

            MM of the nail usually begins where the nail first begins and gradually extends outward as the nail grows out. It typically looks like dark streak extending from the nail bed as opposed to a bruise under the nail which tends to travel out as a spot rather than a streak. No streak usually no melanoma. Chances are you have nothing to worry about unless you have seen something like I described. If you want total peace of mind ditch the polish etc before your appointment.

            • April 24, 2017 at 9:45 pm
            Bethharte
            Participant

              Most Dermatologists and Oncologists would prefer you to have bare nails when yoou go for follow upp exams in order to do a complete check.

              • April 27, 2017 at 9:53 pm
              debwray
              Participant

                There was a post within the last month about uvlight dryinging fake nails and  increasing UV exposure. Probably minimal increase to risk but might be worth asking ?

                Deb

                 

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