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Brown stripe on nail

2016-12-10 16:06:47
Recently I noticed light brown stripe on my toes and on thumb nail,it would be helpful if u tell me wat this is and wat is the treatment.
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Greetings. Are these horizontal or vertical ? Are they present in more than one finger ? Kindly attach photos of the same and then i could be in a better position to diagnose what this is . Or please see a qualified dermatologist near you.  Hpe this helps.  Warm regards.

Answered2016-12-11 18:34:37

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