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Black lines on toes nails

2017-10-23 16:53:08
At times I see black line on bail of right toe, erasable. Initially I thought this could be shoe colour. Pattern is very consistent. But this is not from shoe. I read somewhere that the lines on/under nails indicate skin cancer . Is it right?
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Consult dermatologist.

Answered2017-10-24 08:13:56

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