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African am. 4 yr old son has black straight line on ring finger under the nail. has been there for 1 month and starts at nailbed to top. not injured?

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Pigment: Most likely pigment, which is common in aa skin types. Would have a dermatologist monitor as may be a mole/nevus.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/21/2015

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