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Subungual Hematoma (Bleeding Under Nail) (cont.)

Medical Author:
Christina L Kukula, DO
Coauthor:
Scott D Fell, DO, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Steven C Gabaeff, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Jeter (Jay) Pritchard Taylor III, MD

Subungual Hematoma Causes

  • Subungual hematomas most commonly form after a crush-type injury to the tip of the finger or toe.
  • This injury can occur in many ways:
    • Hitting your finger with a hammer
    • Dropping a heavy object on your toe
    • Closing your finger in a door
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