Straight Black Line Under Thumb Nail - I Am Having A Straight

Straight black line under thumb nail

Asked for Male, 19 Years

I am having a straight black line on my right hand thumb under nail. It's been there for around 5-6 months. There is no pain at all.

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Dr. Kosaraju Sushma

Dermatologist 16 yrs exp Vijayawada

common possibility melanocytic naevus. you consult a dermatologist if it's irregular in shape or having different shades of colours.

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