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To have scared myself about melanoma on my pinky toenail?

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buzzheath · 13/07/2026 15:31

Just looking for some support. I'm on holiday and I've spotted this brown mark under my pinky toenail. I've freaked myself out after goggling it could be sublungual melanoma - a particularly deadly cancer that grows under the toenail.

I've booked a GP appointment for as soon as I'm back from holiday in a few days but the anxiety is spiralling. Have uploaded a few pics in case anyone has had something similar. I'm 34 female, non-smoker, south Asian, in case relevant. Thanks so much.

I don't remember any specific trauma to the nail but do have a habit of cutting my toenails quite short if that makes a difference.

To have scared myself about melanoma on my pinky toenail?
To have scared myself about melanoma on my pinky toenail?
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OtterlyMad · 13/07/2026 16:12

It’s much more likely to be a bruise, so try not to worry. But you’re not being unreasonable for getting it checked out.

buzzheath · 13/07/2026 17:05

OtterlyMad · 13/07/2026 16:12

It’s much more likely to be a bruise, so try not to worry. But you’re not being unreasonable for getting it checked out.

Ok thanks, nice to have the reassurance!

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buzzheath · 13/07/2026 21:51

Hopefully bump

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