Q. I have a faint line on my finger. What is it?
Hello doctor,
I have a faint line on my finger from past ten days. I am attaching a picture of the same. What is it?
Hi,
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I have read your concern and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity).
- There is nothing to worry, it is a single nail melanonychia. Nothing actively needs to be done.
For further queries consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist
Thank you doctor,
Will melanonychia become cancerous later? I have got a few more faint lines in the same finger. It had a sudden onset ten days back. Will I get more lines like this? I am worried. What is the cause of this?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
- The causes of longitudinal melanonychia are many, it can be racial, inflammatory nail disorder like lichen planus, drugs like Zidovudine, Addison's disease, trauma, etc.
- A single band may represent nail matrix nevus. But in your case, it may be traumatic or inflammatory nail disease, so nothing seems to be worrying.
For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist
Thank you doctor,
Can I get rid of this? Should I check it often for any changes?
Hi,
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- Yes, you should check for any sudden change in color, size, or any abnormal growth.
- If it is due to any inflammatory or traumatic causes, it will resolve in few months.
For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist
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