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Very light black line on thumb nail
Hello, i have a habit of biting nails and recently i have observed that i have got this small thin line on my nail. What could be the reason for it? Its been there since a couple of months and its not growing or becoming dark
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Hello there.
Off the cuff, this small thin pigmented line does not look sinister.
Your habit of biting nails may not be the most hygeinic of habits but is unlikely to have caused this single nail issue.
Longitudinal melanonychia is a benign condition.
However, do keep this nail under observation with a pic and consult a Dermatologist once in 6 months.
An Online Consultation with CLEAR pics taken in similar conditions of lighting, distance, camera etc for uniformity is important to make an objective evaluation 🙏
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Sometimes this could be sign of nail cancer so get it consulted by us
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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. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
40 yrs exp
Mumbai
Kindly consult us online so that we can get your detailed history and prescribe you accordingly
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Dr. M Sai Bindu
Dermatologist
7 yrs exp
Bengaluru
Do not worry it is longitudinal melanonychia . Because it is unifrom and homogenous without any secondary changes as per picture , nothing to worry. Please do observe the lesion and we need to keep it under observation. Please do show a dermatologist every 3 months
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Dr. Radhika Prabhakar Chavan
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8 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Well it is a benign condition. Need not worry.
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Dermatologist will be able to guide you further
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Dr. Dhavala Guna Sagarika
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8 yrs exp
Srikakulam
Detailed history and clear images are required for correct diagnosis and treatment. There may be multiple reasons.
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kindly book online consultation for proper management
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