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  • female
  • 30 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I've been noticing some black vertical lines on my thumbnails for quite some timemaybe about 7 or 8 years. At first, I thought it was just a nutrient thing, but now I've started seeing another thin line on my ring finger. Is this something I should be worried about? What could be causing it, and how can I get it treated?

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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