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I have black lines beneath my nails running from tip of the finger nail to the end.I came to know it as some skin cancer.If i get that removed will it be cured.What are my survival rates? Its not thick black its light black right now.What's the general cost for nail biopsy?what foods I have to avoid and what is the cause for the lines and how shoul

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Hi. Greetings. Yes this is a sign of cancer of the melanocytes in the nail bed. BUT NOT IN INDIANS! I GUESS YOU HAVE BEEN MISGUIDED BY GOOGLE. This problem is common in Indians and dark races and not ...  Read More

I have 2 dark vertical lines on my finger nail and im wondering whats wrong

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Without seeing can't comment.. Send photos for accurate diagnosis ...  Read More

Hello, I've noticed horizontal dark lines on my nails developing since last two weeks. Right now it's on 2 fingernails. I have nail psoriasis since 2022 (not taking any medicine for that). I developed fungal infection on my right thumbnail and got treated for it in May 2024. Right now I'm taking medicine Benfica Forte for Vitamin B12 insufficiency

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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 ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, I have observed slight dark lines on my finger nails. What could be the reason?

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need a more detailed examination. since when is it present? are there any moles on the body whose appearance has changed? any weight loss or loss of appetite ? this can be something harmless like just ...  Read More

2 days ago i just noticed that there is a black vertical lines on my nails, other than skin cancer, is there any other thing that cause this kind of problem?

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Without seeing can't treat..Do direct online consultation for detailed information ...  Read More

Ive been having pale black vertical lines on my nails not too much dark please tell what it is

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Greetings. Such presentation is usually non-specific but very rarely can be associated with a condition called subungual melanoma which needs serious treatment. The problem is with clinical examinatio ...  Read More

First dark line appeared on index finger nail of right hand, second dark line appeared on ring finger nail of right hand.

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Without seeing can't treat..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have a problem with one of my nail. It has some weird lines and it is not smooth

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Probably u r suffering from nail fungus...Do meet me at my clinic, otherwise do direct online consultation by sending photos for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

Can iron and zinc deficiency cause vertical black lines in nails ? I have them in multiple nails and my 8 month old has a brownish on his toe nail.

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Black lines on nails can be due to a lot of reasons. It is melanonychia, can be due to trauma, systemic ailments, a form of nail mole or rarely even subungal melanoma ...  Read More

For past few days i have noticed that My nails are starting to get a bit darker and have vertical lines on them and also few small dents, can anyone guide me what's going on with my nails and should i need to be concern. Im attaching a photo but i don't know whether you can see it or not.

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Not to worry..it's looking normal.. however send more photos from different angles by direct online consultation ...  Read More

I have a dark black line on my finger nail. It was very light few days back. But now it has become darker.

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It’s a normal finding only ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, Met with minor accident last year, where got hurt in the elbows it's been a year and the skin is still pink and not completely turned to a original skin . Also having 2 light black lines on my thumb in left hand. Can you suggest what could be the reason for these two changes

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Do connect and consult ...  Read More

Hi All, able to see a few lines on nails just want to check if I should get it checked out by a local dermatologist

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Seems normal ...  Read More

The area around my finger nails are darker than my hand clr. (Image attached) . I have also tried moisturizer and other options but there is no improvement.

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Please don't mind, probably u r not whithish in such cases this is normal. Or your hb is very good. Don't worry. Relax ...  Read More

This black lines have appeared on my nails. Also they have turned dark and black. What is this and what can I do. The skin around the nails has also turned black.

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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 ...  Read More

This black lines have appeared on my nails. Also they have turned dark and black. What is this and what can I do. The skin around the nails has also turned black.

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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 ...  Read More

Last year I noticed that I was having dark circles and fine lines around my eyes. So I consulted a dermatologist and she advised me to apply melalumin under eye serum. So I have been applying it for the past 4 months. After applying melalumin under eye serum for 2 months I couldn't see any results. Again the dermatologist advised me to apply almond

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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 ...  Read More

I have fair skin..and I have dark lines around my front neck..I am unable to wear round necked dresses...can u pls help me with

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Can you send photograph for proper treatment ...  Read More

My menstrual cycle is 27 days regular. Today is 36th day of my missed period. Today morning I checked urine pregnancy test, it shows double dark line. I'm taking folvite5mg at morning for past 5 days. Pls confirm when I need to check with gynecologist? After 40days? When we can see feetal heartbeat ?

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You should see a gynecologist in person three weeks after a skipped period to look at the heartbeat ...  Read More

Hi, my daughter is 3 years old. She have horizontal lines on her toe nails and one of her rig finger of her feet. What is the reason for it.

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It's commonly seen after hand foot mouth Disease ...  Read More

Please suggest suddenly brown lines coming on thumbnail from the last one month. One both hands thumb. Is this a serious issue.

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Consult online for further treatment ...  Read More

My 5 month old has these white lines under nails ..what does it indicate... Attached here the pic of the same...

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Dear Mother Greetings of the day ! 🔴Your complaint and your concern is noted. 🔵To give an expert advice in this case, you have to provide additional medical infor ...  Read More

Right now i noticed that my nail bed has become half dark blue and half white...is it just because of cold weather

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Can you please share pictures for the same ...  Read More

I have dark brown toe nails .. Attached pic for reference...how to cure them ...any creams or tablets you would suggest please...

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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 ...  Read More

Black line on nails On right hand - Thumb and middle finger On left hand - Thumb and middle finger I have attached photo Is it serious ? What to do Today I noticed this

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

My armipts are dark and also has some horizontal lines. Why does my armpit have lines in them? What do I do to remove them?

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It's acanthosis nigricans..it will improve with medicine...for accurate diagnosis and treatment do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

Strange dark lines have appeared on inner side of both arms. They've appeared before but eventually disappears. Wanted to know if it's serious or not.

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hi, this hyper-pigmented line could be due to many reasons. The image is not very clear so need to be assessed further but it seems like initiation of stretch mark hence kindly provide a better pictur ...  Read More

Hi, I have recently noticed dark black lines around the neck area. Please suggest the right treatment.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from acanthosis nigricans causing dark lines... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for det ...  Read More

In the picture i've attached, what's that mark on the nail? Initially when i noticed it used to quite pain a good one but now not so much.

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It looks like traumatic subungual hematoma.. please get a direct consultation for proper management ...  Read More

I have been observing changes in my both thumb nails and foot big toe nails. All the four nails started to show a horizontal line with a dent in middle of the nail. First There is dent in Left leg big toe nail and it started for right left big toe nail as well. Now both my hand thumb nails started to show the same. I have very slight change in left

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These changes can occur with tight footwear and pressure. However, changing colour can be due to fungal infection etc. Kindly video consult for better diagnosis and management. ...  Read More

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