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I have brown vertical lines on my toenails and one black toe nail. recently my fingers turned had light brown vertical lines to . what should i do.

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Dr. Elton Behner answered

See PCP ASAP: Dark lines beneath the nail should be investigated as soon as possible. They are sometimes caused by melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer.

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

Answered 10/1/2018

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A member asked:

I have brown vertical lines on my toenails and one black toe nail. recently my fingers turned had light brown vertical lines to . what should i do.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elton Behner answered

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

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