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Subungual Melanoma or Toenail Fungus?

2021-03-25 00:15:12
I am having Brown vertical stripe on my toenail from the past 3-4 years but I didn't paid much attention to it but recently there is a white patch and black dots on the same toenail. I am worried about it being melanoma. Please help me out.
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It's not melanoma.. for detailed information do direct online consultation

Answered2021-03-25 00:51:38

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