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I have a small single black line on the tip of my fingernail. it looks like a small splinter...what could it be?

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Dr. Ward Dean answered

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Splinter hemorrhage: It's called a splinter hemorrhage. If you only have them occasionally, don't worry about it.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 5/23/2019

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A member asked:

I have a small single black line on the tip of my fingernail. it looks like a small splinter...what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ward Dean answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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