Is this melanoma under my toenail?
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Is this melanoma under my toenail?

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    • July 4, 2017 at 12:03 am
    HeatherBird27293
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    It has been here for a few months, but I am incredibly worried that it is melanoma. I can’t get over the anxiety someone please help! Does it look like melanoma at all?

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      • July 4, 2017 at 1:01 am
      Janner
      Participant

      No one can diagnose from a picture.  Melanoma typically shows up as a long streak but there is no "rule" for melanoma.  The real key – has it moved at all?  Is it growing out with the nail or staying in place?  No matter what, instead of worrying about this, see a doc!

      • July 4, 2017 at 3:09 pm
      UBContributor
      Participant

      Pls do not see a regular dermatologist, visit the oncological one. It is a good idea to have yourself checked once a year anyway. 

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