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Why would i have a raised horizontal bump in my thumbnail? it's very smooth so you can't barely see it, only feel it. also have nail pitting.
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Bump can be a cyst: under the nail, but also other things, need to see dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 11/25/2014
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