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Hello, i'm 28 yr old indian male. i found 2 light brown streaks on my left toe nail with an overall yellow tint. is it melanoma? no history in family.
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ABCDEF: A-African-Am, Native-Am, Asian-Am, Age 5th-7th decade. B-Brown/Black. Breadth 3mm or more. C-Color change. D-Digit. Thumb/big toe most common. E-Extension via Hutchinson Sign. F-Family history. When in doubt-biopsy. It's simple.
Answered 12/15/2016
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