A growth on or under a nail
Warts are the most common type of growth that occurs under or next to the nail. They occur more frequently in children. Home treatment is appropriate only if you are certain the growth is a wart. If there is any doubt that a skin growth is a wart, see a health professional first.
Other types of growths on or under the nails are less common and include cysts and moles.
| Author: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA | Last Updated: January 12, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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