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Ive been doing gel nails for the past few months. ive taken them off and after few days i realized i have thin brown lines in some of them. they are short and vertical. should i be worried or is this just a problem with my nail after doing nails?

Q: ive been doing gel nails for the past few months. ive taken them off and after few days i realized i have thin brown lines in some of them. they are short and vertical. should i be worried or is this just a problem with my nail after doing nails?

: These can be due to many things. small areas of bleeding, fungal infection etc. Best to see your doc or a dermatologist.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

These can be due to many things. small areas of bleeding, fungal infection etc. Best to see your doc or a dermatologist.

Answered 6/9/2023

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A member asked:

Ive been doing gel nails for the past few months. ive taken them off and after few days i realized i have thin brown lines in some of them. they are short and vertical. should i be worried or is this just a problem with my nail after doing nails?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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