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A 19-year-old male asked:

I have a circular black dot on/under my toe nail bed.it has been there for a couple of years and hasn't changed nor gotten any worse.between skin/nail?

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Dr. Ashley Vanderloop
Dr. Ashley Vanderloopanswered
Podiatry 14 years experience
See specialist: Any area of discoloration that you are concerned about needs to be looked at in person or virtually. A biopsy is typically recommended, especially if there is a change in shape, color, texture or size.
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