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HomeHealth QueryDermatologyI've been noticing a black line across my cuticle ...
  • female
  • 30 Years
  • 07/02/2025

I've been noticing a black line across my cuticle on my thumb, and it's been worrying me a bit. The skin behind it seems slightly inflamed, but the line doesn't go the entire length of the cuticlejust about halfway across the more horizontal part. It's really thin, less than a millimeter. Should I be concerned about this? Does it sound like something I need to get checked out?

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Dr. Dr Ibrahim Salah

Dr Ibrahim Salah

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  • MBBS
  • 2+ Yrs
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this needs physical examination visit Dermatologist for the same

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Answered 04/07/2025

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