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Vertical dark line in thumb nail

2020-03-01 11:52:06
Hello Doctors. A dark vertical line has shown up again on my wife's thumb nail. Please see the attached pic. And this is the second time is it occurred. What is this and why is this happening?
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It’s due melanin usually, but u can consult me online n discuss in detail about it

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