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I have a white spot under the skin right where my fingernail ends. hard skin gas grown on top of it and it's painful to touch. i have split the skin under my nail a couple of months ago. any idea?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

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Tricky: dermatologic conditions are hard to discuss without seeing them.Scar, skin growth at different rates, mild trauma can cause separation of skin layers that look like a bleb or white spot. Often gets better on its own.

Answered 10/15/2015

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A member asked:

I have a white spot under the skin right where my fingernail ends. hard skin gas grown on top of it and it's painful to touch. i have split the skin under my nail a couple of months ago. any idea?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

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