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Doctor i have a purple streak on big toe for 8 months and verticle ridges in all nails, very very light tan double streak started in thumb nail melano?
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Sight and Touch..: Advising on conditions of the skin and nails, without actually seeing them, can be not only difficult but dangerous to do. The variations and textures are best evaluated in an office setting with correct lighting and the ability to explore the tissue. An uploaded picture would certainly be a start, but, I recommend a visit to a Healtap provider near you.
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If melanoma: is suspected a biopsy should be done/.
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