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Im 18 years old and i found these brown lines on my fingernails on my index, ring and middle fingers. i am african american. i had this for 2 years. ?
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Nail coloration : I have had several patients with this same question. The most common answer to this is... its just colored nails, nothing to worry about. It sometimes starts after pregnancy. It would be unusual that is is something serious. The best specialist who could give you an answer is a dermatologist looking at it in person.
Answered 1/30/2019
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