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Skin around nails black
The skin around my nails of hand is black...And there is some kind of blackness in thumbs nails also what should I do to get them lighter
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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
There isn't sufficient information to reach a specific diagnosis. There is a possibility of nutritional deficiency. I would advise you to visit a dermatologist so that you can be examined and undergo the necessary investigations so as to find the underlying cause and have it treated accordingly.
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If condition persists or worsens visit the dermatologist at the earliest
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Dr. Nishant Singh
Consultant Physician
16 yrs exp
Noida
Nails and skin around nails are important sign of nutritional deficiency
Check vitamin B12 levels
Take omega fatty acid - 7seas capsules are available over the counter
Take zinc - zincovit tablets three times for ten days every month for six months
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but B12 levels , folic acid levels
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