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Black line on nail

2021-09-07 17:49:40
My 2 year old son has a black vertical line on his nail, growing from nail origin to tip From last 4 months. Whenever I cut his nail, that black line comes out with the cut nail, but I am no seeing it reducing. What could be the reason ? Is it something serious ? It's only in one nail.
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Usually it's a harmless condition in children But I prefer doing a biopsy
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Consult a dermatologist physically who might decide the further course

Answered2021-09-08 00:36:50

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