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Black line on nail
Hello doctor,
I have seen a black line on my right hand thumb nail, and i observed it yesterday only.
Could you please check and confirm am attaching the 2 images of the nail.
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It's normal.. nothing to worry.. for detailed information do direct online consultation
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Its melanonychia .
Common in Indians skin types
Not to worry
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Dr. Sriharsha.T
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20 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
It's called Melanonychia
In India for type 4 or 5 skin it's harmless
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