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Verticle black line on nail
I have a black line on my nail that has been formed vertically. It has been a year since it has gone.
I don't remember any injuries that I sustained due to which it would've formed. Is there anything serious?
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Dr. J Prasad
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Can ignore it.
Consult in case if it increases in size
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Dr. Sonal Chavan
Dermatologist
17 yrs exp
Pune
There’s no medicine for this.do not worry.u can leave it as it is.it is melanonychia which is harmless and mostly seen after trauma
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Dr. Dipty Agrawal
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Hello
This is known as longitudinal melanonychia.
This is quite common problem. It is most commonly seen after unnoticed trauma.
It is harmless structure.
Don't worry leave it as such.
There is no Medicine which treat this condition
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