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Jun 25, 2022 · What causes splinter hemorrhages? When blood vessels under your nail bed sustain damage, splinter hemorrhages can occur. They can happen after you injure yourself. Trauma to your nail is the most common cause of the condition. Stubbing your toe or getting acrylic nails put on can cause splinter hemorrhages. If you have a splinter hemorrhage due ...
Jul 24, 2017 · Causes. Diagnosis. Treatment. Outlook. A splinter hemorrhage is when small blood spots appear under the nail. They are caused by damaged blood vessels. What is a splinter...
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Aug 22, 2022 · Splinter hemorrhages are thin red or brown splinter-like lines that appear under the fingernail or toenail. They happen when a blood vessel under the nail breaks. Injury to the nail is the main cause of splinter hemorrhages. However, they may also occur because of an infection or medical condition.
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Aug 26, 2017 · Causes. Symptoms. Treatments. Outlook. A splinter hemorrhage causes red or discolored streaks down the fingernail. The name refers to how a splinter hemorrhage resembles having a...
- Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA
What causes splinter haemorrhages? The most common cause of a splinter haemorrhage is trauma , including the application of an acrylic nail [3]. The longitudinal nature of splinter haemorrhages is explained by the orientation of the capillaries in the nail bed.
Mar 22, 2023 · Splinter hemorrhages are often caused by minor nail trauma, such as biting the nails or stubbing a toe. However, splinter hemorrhages can also be caused by health conditions, including: Psoriasis (skin cells build up, forming patches of itchy, dry skin and scales)
Feb 5, 2024 · Takeaway. A small black line that forms vertically underneath your nail may be a splinter hemorrhage, while horizontal lines may be melanonychia. These may be harmless or a sign of a more...
