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Black line in nails

2018-10-18 07:12:02
Hello Noticed very thin line in my right thumb that started from end of nail and to the middle of nail. Also have very light but wide line on the same nail that covered full nail. I didn't remember any enquiry. I googled it shows melanoma. Attach is pic of my right thumb nail.
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Answered2018-10-18 10:29:46

YESNO

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It doesnt look like melanoma. But - better that you once see a qualified dermatologist physically for confirmation, since the photo is not very clear.

Answered2018-10-18 09:02:15

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