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What would cause a black sliver in finger nail more toward the tip?

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Dr. Ramon Garcia-septien answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Fungis infection: Most of the case are due to Onycomicosis or fungis infection.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 4/1/2018

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