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Nail problem

2018-08-06 06:38:21
Nail has black colour lines and stripes on left thumb and light colour black strip like line on right thumb...is this a type of cancer
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You are suffering from nail fungus.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Answered2018-08-06 15:30:35

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Please consult with a dermatologist for onychoscopy

Answered2018-08-06 07:08:04

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