Subungual Hematoma (Bleeding Under Nail) (cont.)
Medical Author:
Christina L Kukula, DO
Coauthor:
Scott D Fell, DO, FAAEM
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Steven C Gabaeff, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Jeter (Jay) Pritchard Taylor III, MD
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Synonyms and Keywordssubungual hematoma, bleeding under nail, nail injury, nailbed injury, bruised nail, blood under nail, hematoma, cautery Viewer Comments & ReviewsSubungual Hematoma (Bleeding Under Nail) - CausesThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the cause of your subungual hematoma? |
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Subungual hematomas are common nail bed injuries caused by blunt or sharp trauma to the fingers or toes.
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