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I keep getting these little bitty red lines under my nails and after awhile they turn black should i be concerned as my nails grow they disappear?

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If: If it doesn't go away then this is a problem and you might need a biopsy.

Dr Levine and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/15/2013

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