Black Toenail - Two week pathway

Hi I have been referred to a specialist due to my big toenail going black. Originally I thought this was a bruise so applied gel paint over it for my holiday. Weeks later I can see the nail has grown through black. Having removed the polish and visiting the GP they have referred me on a 2 week pathway to rule out melanoma.  Does anyone know what will happen at my appointment? Will I need a biopsy and if so is that a painful procedure? I am extremely nervous and just have a bad feeling this may be something sinister. At the base by my cuticle the lines are a deeper black colour. 

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  • Pretty similar 

    I had a smudge like bruise appear on my toenail around 5 weeks ago .. I've always had problems with that nail in terms of fungal so I went to the GP and they recommended me through to dermo which I see Wednesday. 

    I have no recollection of injury so not sure what it is, I did go on a lads holiday and had new shoes recently so may be any of these but we will see.

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  • Pretty similar 

    I had a smudge like bruise appear on my toenail around 5 weeks ago .. I've always had problems with that nail in terms of fungal so I went to the GP and they recommended me through to dermo which I see Wednesday. 

    I have no recollection of injury so not sure what it is, I did go on a lads holiday and had new shoes recently so may be any of these but we will see.

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