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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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Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

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.

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Answered 5/4/2014

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Dr Levine agreed

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