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Bruised Nail

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Bruised nail

[brooz-d-neyl]

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What it is

Blood trapped beneath a nail following injury, often appearing dark red, purple or black; also called a subungual hematoma. It involves the nail plate and tissues beneath it, and differs from small white spots in the nail.

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