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what changes or other symptoms to watch for when I have a black mark growing under my fingernail of my right pinky finger?

Question:
I have always visited the dermatologist for melanoma screening. I have numerous moles on my back and have several removed which were benign. Recently (with-in the last month) a black mark has grown under my fingernail of my right pinky finger. I am a 51 year old white male and don't want to over react however it looks just like an example of the above mentioned melanoma. I am out of my home town working out of the country with no Dermatologist nearby. If there are any MD's please tell me what changes or other symptoms to watch for.

You need it seen to. What other signs are you expecting? Bleeding? The nail falling off? Glands in your axilla?

All of these might happen, and might suggest the diagnosis, but yo


Answer:
You need it seen to. What other signs are you expecting? Bleeding? The nail falling off? Glands in your axilla?

All of these might happen, and might suggest the diagnosis, but you would have a much better prognosis before they happen. Are there no doctors nearby?



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