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Are black streaks under the nail a melanoma 100% of the time?

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NO: Only a nail biopsy will know for sure.

Answered 3/26/2017

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Black Streaks: The answer is NO. They are not melanomas 100% of time. Infant only 1% of white skinned people have this. Even then it is the most common melanoma diagnosed in dark skinned people. There is no racial aviation in its occurrence. Usually seen between 40-70. Trauma may be a cause for this . sun exposure is a questionable factor for these melanomas. See your dermatologist or skin cancer doctor ASAP .

Answered 12/25/2017

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