I'm noticing these vertical brown lines on my toenails, especially on the first two toes, and I can't remember when they first showed up. I don't usually do regular pedicures, so I'm a bit concerned now. When I looked it up online, I found out it could be related to pigmentation. I also have pigmentation around my lower mouth and chin area. My skin is wheatish, and I'm 25, married, with a 19-month-old baby. Should I be worried about these toenail lines? What might be causing them, and how can I treat it?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

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5+ Yrs

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That could be Fungal infection or Vitamin Deficiency, visit Dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate management

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Answered 25/07/2025

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