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Black line on nail

2017-05-27 06:47:28
One mm thin black line appeared on my thumb nail. It's being 2 days and it's still there.plz tell me the reason and remedy.
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It needs careful examination. Black line on nail should never be taken lightly. If you are close by, please come and visit me for proper examination diagnosis and treatment.

Answered2017-05-27 08:26:21

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