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What Causes A Black Mark Along The Edge Of A Nail?

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Posted on Thu, 22 Apr 2021
Question: What causes a black mark along the edge of a nail? On a different finger, it gradually grew off with the nail growth; now appearing in another nail at cuticle.
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please be advised to get the nails checked

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Black mark on the nail can occur due to several reasons like fungal infection, minor trauma, melanoma (which is unlikely because the mark seems to disappear and reappear in another nail in your case), or even be normal occurrence especially if you are dark skinned.

So, it important to do a clinical evaluation and microscopic analysis of nail scrapings to come to a definite diagnosis. Please be advised to follow up with your primary care provider for further evaluation and management.

Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal

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What Causes A Black Mark Along The Edge Of A Nail?

Brief Answer: Please be advised to get the nails checked Detailed Answer: Hello, Black mark on the nail can occur due to several reasons like fungal infection, minor trauma, melanoma (which is unlikely because the mark seems to disappear and reappear in another nail in your case), or even be normal occurrence especially if you are dark skinned. So, it important to do a clinical evaluation and microscopic analysis of nail scrapings to come to a definite diagnosis. Please be advised to follow up with your primary care provider for further evaluation and management. Hope this answers your question Please let me know if you need further clarification Regards Dr.Lekshmi