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Black around the nail
Hello, I just noticed 2 days back that my nail side skin is black I tired to clean that but that doesn't clear much and today I have noticed it's again black is something stick in to the nail skin. I am
Scared attaching pics on my nail please suggest
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Sometimes a new polish that u have used may caused this . If u have the habit of using nail polish
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Moisturise regularly
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It's normal... not to worry... for detailed information do direct online consultation
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Its normal
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Dr. Monisha Devi
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Tirupur
Kindly avoid nail biting (if you have the habit).
Use a moisturing cream regularly
Avoid rubbing the area vigorously while washing as that can aggravate the pigmentation
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