She immediately told her customer that the dark line was likely a symptom of melanoma. Subungual melanoma (aka nail melanoma) ...

Michelle Tagliamonte, 58, was getting a manicure when she noticed the black lines on her thumb, which signaled the start of a fast-spreading cancer.

When melanoma begins in or around the fingernail or toenail, it’s called subungual melanoma, or nail melanoma for short. Nail melanoma is uncommon. As part of a broader category of cancers ...

has shared a photograph of a client’s nail on Facebook in order to raise awareness about the little-known symptoms of melanoma (skin cancer). In the image, a thumbnail is visible, with a strong ...

Although melanoma primarily affects fair-skinned people, people with darker skin are also at risk but often go undiagnosed ...

Michelle Tagliamonte was shocked to see the marks becoming more noticeable and made the decision to get them checked as a precaution.

Foot melanoma is a type of cancer that starts in the feet. It can appear anywhere on the foot, including on the sole or under a nail. Foot melanoma is a type of acral melanoma. It starts in a type ...

Black or dark brown streaks under the nails should never be ignored, as they could indicate melanoma, a dangerous type of skin cancer. While some harmless conditions may also cause nail ...