Subungual melanoma

I have had a bruised pinky toe for maybe 2 months now, may be a little less as I can not remember when I first noticed it. I stub my little toe all the time but never bruised it. I’ve left it thinking it’ll go but it’s not changed in anyway and the bruise is almost my whole toe nail and still bruised around the nail bed/cuticle area. I went to the doctors and she said the top half looks like a fungal infection but was concerned about the band around the cuticle area. I’m being referred to a dermatologist which is a week on Wednesday but as you can imagine I am driving myself crazy. Is there a way I can post a picture? 

  • Hello KerryB84, 

    Welcome to our forum! Unfortunately we do not allow photos of a medical nature to be posted on the forum for the purpose of diagnosis so I've had to remove your photo. You've done the right thing to go and see your doctor and it won't be long now until you see the dermatologist and you will be in expert hands to tell you exactly what it is.  I know it is really hard but try not to worry too much in the meantime or to look anything up online or it will make you even more anxious. Keeping busy and focused on other things will help you get through this week. 

    I am keeping absolutely everything crossed for you that everything turns out fine. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator