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A member asked:

I recently broke my finger nail off at work. it bleed a lot & was super painful, i noticed a black spot under the skin, will it go away?

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Dr. Cindy Williams answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Nail injury: That is probably dried blood, under the nail. It should go awaw as the nail grows back.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/11/2020

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Dr. Raymond Wittstadt answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Yes: Injuries to the fingernail are very painful due to the large number of nerve endings in our finger tips. Hands also have a good blood supply and tend to bleed at lot. If spot does not go away within one month, then it should be looked at.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 7/8/2014

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