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I have a stripe down my thumb nail for a few months and am taking minocycline. could the med cause this or shoud i be concerned of something serious?

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Dr. Barry Lycka answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Yes and no: A pigmentary band can represent many things - trauma, minocin, (minocycline) or even a melanoma. This needs to be checked out.

Answered 3/21/2013

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A member asked:

I have a stripe down my thumb nail for a few months and am taking minocycline. could the med cause this or shoud i be concerned of something serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Barry Lycka answered

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