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A member asked:

I have a black dot on top of my thumb nail on my hand and i was wondering if you think i should pop it

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Black spot: No. Leave alone. See a doc if it doesn't go away

Answered 3/21/2015

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