Symptom

Subungual hematoma

A collection of blood between the nail bed and nail plate, causing painful nail discoloration due to increased subungual pressure.

Causes

  • Trauma to the distal phalanx: Crush injury or tight footwear

  • Coagulopathy or anticoagulant therapy

  • Subungual melanoma

Also known as: Bruised nail, Subungual hemorrhage

Referencing diagnoses

Note: Lists existing diagnoses in Diagnotize only.