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Brown vertical line on toenail
I have seen before 5 days that Light brown vertical line on toe nail , I am having vit D deficiency and may be iron and B12 deficiency, how to treat this?
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Normal.. for details do direct online consultation with photo
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The light brown longitudinal line on the toenail appears consistent with a condition called longitudinal melanonychia, which means a pigmented line running along the nail. In many cases this can occur due to minor nail matrix activation, previous trauma, nutritional deficiencies, or benign pigment deposition.
Nutritional deficiency can sometimes contribute to nail changes, ridging, or pigmentation changes.
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I would recommend a proper evaluation to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other causes.
You may also take an online consultation with me and share clearer close-up images of the nail, so I can assess the pattern of pigmentation and guide you regarding whether it is a benign nail change or needs further investigation.
Early evaluation will help avoid unnecessary worry and ensure appropriate management.
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Need to see the condition
Consult online with photos for proper evaluation and treatment
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Hi there...
Leave alone as it is usually asymptomatic.
However, should you wish to discuss further and go through a battery of investigations etc and need a prescription for all the deficiencies mentioned, probably best to connect via this App's INSTANT ONLINE Consultation 🙏
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Good Balanced Nutritious Diet is key and suggest getting in touch with a dietician to structure one suited to your preferences and taste!!
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It may be melanonychia which can be due to trauma, deficiencies, keratinising disorders.
Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management
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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Noida
Kindly consult online with pictures for proper treatment and guidance.
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Dr. Siri N S
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8 yrs exp
Bangalore
Kindly consult for further evaluation
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
40 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello, you can do online consultation with Doctor . Will need to take detailed history for proper evaluation. Please share photos of the concerned areas. Will prescribe medication accordingly.
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Dr. Amandeep
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6 yrs exp
Khanna
Need to share photos for better assessment and treatment
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Dr. Rahul Trivedi
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Gulbarga
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Need some investigation to be done before commenting anything
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