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Brown strip on index finger

2020-09-07 13:37:20
I read that having brown strip only on one finger nail especially index finger is a serious concern. It's been there on my nail for many year. Does this mean it's fatal?
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Answered2020-09-09 01:12:43

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Answered2020-09-07 17:32:25

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