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Light stripe on nail

2016-10-30 15:23:13
I am noticing some changes in my skin from past few months. firstly i found a light stripe on my right leg nail. after browsing through internet i got a confusion regarding moles.. i just dont remember my birth moles and the moles which came in between.. i am scared about melanoma
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No worry..it's normal in our race..if you wanna to get rid of your fear undergo biopsy to rule out melanoma.

Answered2016-11-01 04:19:32

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