I've noticed these black vertical lines on my nails for the past couple of days, and I'm really worried. Is there something other than skin cancer that could cause this kind of issue?

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Dr Chandra P

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That could be due to vitamin defeciency and also consume ghee wit rice that will help you in healing and also visit physician for appropriate management

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I'm just 23 and I've noticed a lot of white hair in my beard. Is there a way to get rid of them permanently? I'm a bit worried about why this is happening at such a young age. Any advice would be really appreciated.

That could be Premature greying of hair,and thats reversible, consume protein rich foods and maintain healthy lifestyle.

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I've noticed that my skin tone isn't even, and it's really bothering me. Is there anything I can do to make it more even? Maybe some home remedies or creams you could recommend? I'm also interested in coming in for a consultation.

See a specialist for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.

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Hey, I've been reading up about macular amyloidosis and the dark spots that come with it. I've heard surgery could be a solution, but is it permanent? Are there any other treatments that might help reduce the discoloration without going under the knife? Just trying to figure out the best way to handle this. Couldn't hurt to ask, right?

Visit Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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