Ireland isn't know for it's sunny weather, so you may be shocked to read that skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland, with over 13,000 new cases diagnosed every year, according to the Irish Cancer Society.
The National Cancer Registry of Ireland (NCRI) expects this number to double by 2040.
9 out of every 10 cases are caused by UV rays from the sun or sunbeds, which means that proper skin protection can prevent skin cancer from developing in many cases.
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Early diagnosis can save many lives, so it's important to look for the signs of skin cancer. Checking your skin regularly to see if moles have changed or if new moles have appeared could save your life.
However, warning signs can also appear in unexpected places - such as your nails, according to the US-based American Academy of Dermatology.
While skin cancer around the finger and toe nails is rare, if not caught early, it can spread to other parts of the body.
Here are the signs to look out for according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
A dark streak
This often appears on the thumb or big toe of your dominant hand or foot and looks like a brown or black streak.
Nail lifting from your fingers or toes
Your nail starts to separate from the nail bed.
Nail splitting
Your nail will split down the middle.
A bump or nodule under your nails
You might also see a band of colour on your nail. It could be wide and irregular or dark and narrow.
Dark skin next to your nail
When the skin around your nail becomes darker, it could be a sign of advanced melanoma, according to doctors
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