Subungual Hematoma (Bleeding Under Nail) (cont.)
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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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Subungual hematomas are common nail bed injuries caused by blunt or sharp trauma to the fingers or toes.
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