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Could it be Melanoma ?

2017-03-18 06:45:08
I hav had this black spot on my thumb nail for a while....it was brown at first..but recently it turned black...so i noticed it..it hurts a little if i press my thum nail...its about 2mm long..what is it ? i really really scared
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