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I have a spot under my toenail its like a bruise though i may have injured it im not quite sure its in the base of my toe its quite circular @ center?
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Should see surgeon.: Should see surgeon or dermatologist or podiatrist to evaluate. It could be a harmless hematoma that might cause nail to come off and resolve or it could be a melanoma and require surgery.
Answered 10/29/2013
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Hematoma: See a podiatrist to have it checked. It may be able to be drained.
Answered 9/16/2015
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