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I have a spot under my toe nail, the doctor did a hole in it and it bleed he said its more of hematoma , should i still worry?that it might b melanoma

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Dr. Antoanella Calame answered

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If...: You are still worried then i would go see another doctor for a second opinion and make sure to ask all of the questions there so you have no doubts in your mind :].

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Answered 10/30/2013

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Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

No: If it was fluid under the nail and the color of the nail bed is back to normal then there is no reason to worry.

Answered 11/2/2013

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A member asked:

I have a spot under my toe nail, the doctor did a hole in it and it bleed he said its more of hematoma , should i still worry?that it might b melanoma

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Antoanella Calame answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

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