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2020-06-02 14:58:27
Can iron and zinc deficiency cause vertical black lines in nails ? I have them in multiple nails and my 8 month old has a brownish on his toe nail.
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Very less possibility.. for detailed information do direct online consultation by sending photos

Answered2020-06-02 18:55:46

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Hello, Yes it can be due to nutritional deficiencies but you need to share pictures as well as detailed history like menstrual history, any other symptoms, history of taking any medication, history of prolonged illness. For your 8 mths old baby, again you need  to share a picture as it can also due to trauma or fungal infection which has to be treated as soon as possible
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Consult me via practo PR to know more about your condition and treatment plan

Answered2020-06-02 18:10:34

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Black lines on nails can be due to a lot of reasons. It is melanonychia, can be due to trauma, systemic ailments, a form of nail mole or rarely even subungal melanoma
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Visit a dermatologist personally to get it evaluated

Answered2020-06-02 18:04:35

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