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Black line on nail
My 22 months old son having a black vertical line coming from nailbed since last 2 months. What could be the reason. Anything to be worried.
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This could be due to melanocytic nevi.
As such Nothing to worry about .
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Dr. Geoffrey Vaz
Aesthetic Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Mumbai
A narrow black line that has formed vertically underneath your nail is called a splinter hemorrhage. It occurs for a variety of reasons and may be harmless. The condition is caused by damaged small blood vessels underneath your nail. Characteristics include the following:
Itâs black or reddish brown in color and It doesnât change appearance when you apply pressure to the nail. Contact your Dermatologist if youâre sure a black line on your nail wasnât caused by trauma. If the trauma has caused another condition or doesnât seem to be healing on its own after several weeks, you should see a doctor.
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