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Hello, I Have Noticed From Last 2-3 Year That My
Question: Hello,
I have noticed from last 2-3 year that my nails are having lines and are uneven. Even in the thumb a black line has developed in last 2 months. Can you let me know what can be the reason for vertical lines in nails and even a black line in the thumb.
I have noticed from last 2-3 year that my nails are having lines and are uneven. Even in the thumb a black line has developed in last 2 months. Can you let me know what can be the reason for vertical lines in nails and even a black line in the thumb.
Brief Answer:
Regarding your nail complaints
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Longitudinal line of pigmentation (Linear Melanonychia) in your nail is quite a normal thing. It is a thin, uniformly coloured, regular and well defined band. These are all features of its benign nature. Vertical lines in nails is a feature of thinning of the nail plate which can be due to nutritional deficiency. I suggest you to take an oral Biotin supplement e.g Tab. Revilus Or Tab. Proanagen once daily for a few months.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance
Regarding your nail complaints
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Longitudinal line of pigmentation (Linear Melanonychia) in your nail is quite a normal thing. It is a thin, uniformly coloured, regular and well defined band. These are all features of its benign nature. Vertical lines in nails is a feature of thinning of the nail plate which can be due to nutritional deficiency. I suggest you to take an oral Biotin supplement e.g Tab. Revilus Or Tab. Proanagen once daily for a few months.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks Doctor. I will start taking biotin however at one place i read that a black line or lines on the nails can indicate the presence of melanoma which is a sign of skin cancer so i thought to cross check on HealthcareMagic.
Do i need to see any doctor or it's just because of lack of nutrients.
Do i need to see any doctor or it's just because of lack of nutrients.
Brief Answer:
Not melanoma
Detailed Answer:
hi.
A thin, uniformly coloured band with regular borders is benign. A melanoma usually presents with a thick pigmented band with irregular borders and variegated colours and extension on to nail fold. So yours is not a melanoma.
take care
Let me know if you need any more assistance
Not melanoma
Detailed Answer:
hi.
A thin, uniformly coloured band with regular borders is benign. A melanoma usually presents with a thick pigmented band with irregular borders and variegated colours and extension on to nail fold. So yours is not a melanoma.
take care
Let me know if you need any more assistance
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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