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Longitudinal Black Band on my Nail
There is a longitudinal black band on my left thumb nail since 2yrs now with out any significant changes & with out any local trauma . The Internet is filled with western articles with various possibilities of the same. Is the appearance of melanonychia common in Indians beyond the age of 25yrs. And is it benign. Also what are the diagnostic criteria for the same.
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