May 7, 2021 · The good news is that when found early, melanoma — even on the nails — is highly treatable. The best way to find skin cancer on your nails early, when it’s most treatable, …

Jan 2, 2024 · If you have subungual melanoma, your nail may: Split, crack or deform in some way. Have an irregular pigment (the discoloration isn’t even). Swell or be inflamed. Lift away …

What is melanoma of the nail unit? Melanoma of the nail unit is usually a variant of acral lentiginous melanoma, a malignant melanoma arising from the palms of the hands and soles …

Jul 24, 2023 · Subungual melanomas usually look like brown-black discolorations in the nail bed. The discoloration may be in the form of a long, thin line, or streak, or it can be irregularly shaped.

Aug 2, 2017 · Sometimes melanoma looks like other conditions that affect the nail bed, such as a bruise. While subungual melanoma is a relatively rare condition compared to other skin …

Jun 4, 2023 · Subungual melanoma, sometimes called nail apparatus melanoma, is a type of malignancy that arises in the tissues of the nail bed. Melanoma cancers develop in cells called …

Although rare, it's possible to develop melanoma on your nails. Find out more information on this very rare form of skin cancer, prevention and treatment.

Apr 14, 2023 · Subungual melanoma is a distinct subtype of cutaneous malignant melanoma arising from structures within the nail apparatus. It is ordinarily a variant of acral lentiginous …

Jun 12, 2024 · When melanoma begins in or around the fingernail or toenail, it’s called subungual melanoma, or nail melanoma for short. Nail melanoma is uncommon. As part of a broader …

Mar 18, 2024 · Symptoms include streaks on the nails, color changes in or around the nail, a bruise under the nail that does not heal, and the nails separating from the nail bed.