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Vertical line on nail

2020-06-08 15:07:17
For the past two weeks in my right hand fore finger nail having vertical black line(thin line). Is that symptom of skin cancer? Or anything else. Please help me out.
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Your skin problem can be controlled by topical and oral medications. Kindly consult with me online for the exact treatment and further queries

Answered2020-06-09 04:13:10

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Don't worry..it will be normal.. for detailed information do direct online consultation by sending photos

Answered2020-06-08 15:33:14

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Need to see it to tell the diagnosis. Melanoma does present like this. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment

Answered2020-06-08 15:24:48

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