Would a Subungual Hematoma Be Located?

A minor subungual hematoma usually heals over time without treatment. The trapped blood will eventually be reabsorbed, and the dark mark will disappear. This can take 2–3 months for a fingernail, and up to 9 months for a toenail.

Where would a subungual hematoma be located?

Subungual hematoma is an injury that is common to the nail bed of fingers and toes. The vast majority are caused by simple trauma, which can result in bleeding into the space between the nail bed and fingernail.

Where would you expect to find a subungual hematoma and what would it be?

A subungual hematoma is a transient condition where blood and fluid collect underneath the fingernail or toenail. This is usually caused by a traumatic injury as in hitting your thumb with a hammer or stubbing a toe.