FINGERNAIL problem

[liptalip]

About two months ago my fingernail developed a black mark near the nailbed. It has since continued up toward the top of the nail while changing brownish now puple with the uppermost tip is turning white. I have an appointment in October.It doesn't hurt and does not appear to look fungal according to my doctor. Is October to long to wait? I read that melanoma can develop under the nail. thank you liptalip

[liptalip]

Hi thanks for comments. I'm 52 and I actually figured I had just banged my finger but when I went to my Doc for something else she said to have a Derm take a peak at it just to be sure. My husband is bugging me to get it checked out  to.I don't remember doing anything to it. It doesn't hurt  and isn't yellow or anything I guess I;ll find out in October

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi

How old are you?

I understand that you are worried about this. At this point this skin discoloration may have a hematoma and a fungal infection as  likely diagnoses. They are likely because these conditions are relatively more common than melanoma of the nail bed. Do not pick on this. Take a picture of the affected finger so you may have a reference when you have this assessed by your doctor in October. Take pictures every month and note the progress of the condition. A biopsy may be done here if the diagnosis appears to be elusive. Do not apply anything on the area.