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I have 3 lines going down my fingernails on my index, ring and middle finger. one's brown, the other 2 white. they formed over the last 6months. help?
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Dark sometimes tumor: Lines reflect localized differences within nail bed cells. Dark lines typically from increased melanin ; rarely a melanoma or other tumor. Recommend look up on google images ; seek out professional help worthy of your trust.
Answered 5/4/2014
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