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Black line on thumb nail

2017-02-25 14:17:19
From few days I have observed black line on thumb nail. I there any problem due to that. I heard it might be melanoma.
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It can be, but it most of the times it is physiological (normal) melanonychia. If u are too worried, go for a biopsy.

Answered2017-02-26 07:44:42

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