When checking for signs of skin cancer, you may only think to check your skin. However, it’s important to check your nails, too. Although rare, skin cancer, including melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer — can develop under and around your fingernails and toenails.
The good news is that when found early, melanoma — even on the nails — is highly treatable. The best way to find skin cancer on your nails early, when it’s most treatable, is to know what to look for and regularly check your nails.
For more information, visit https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/skin-cancer/types/common/melanoma/nail-melanoma.