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Black Line On Nail On My Right Thumb

I have a black line under my fingernail in my left thumb. What is that?

It's just your thumb, don't worry about disease or syndromes or vitamin/mineral deficiency. Are you a darker skinned person? That would be entirely normal. On the other hand-

Melanonychia (also referred to as melanonychia striata) is brown or black pigmentation of the nail plate. It commonly takes 2 forms: diffuse melanonychia or longitudinal melanonychia (LM). The most important cause of melanonychia is subungual melanoma (SM), although other causes include physiologic LM, systemic causes, trauma, inflammatory disorders, fungal infections, drugs, and benign melanocytic hyperplasias (eg, nevi, lentigo).

and it looks like the picture on the right:http://www.mmt-fr.org/IMG/jpg/naevus-matriciel-6.jpg

ALWAYS vertical and whole nail. So if it doesn't look like that, think little trauma to vessel under nailplate....

What are these black lines on my nails?

my grandma has these on her fingernails and i thought it was some type of fungus, but it looks too neat and dark to be fungus. i first developed one when i was maybe 14 on my toenail. it was just a thick light brown line that ran from the bed of my nail to the tip. NOW im 21 and i've got them really dark, almost black and on every single toenail on my left foot. some are so thick they take up half my nail and ive even got some side by side on the same nail. last week i noticed some starting to develop on my right foot and my thumb. i read somewhere it has to do with the heart. well, i've got high cholesterol? what is this and how do i get rid of it.

the lines look like this http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.thedoctorstv.com/photos/0019/0757/picture_036.jpg%3F1250630544&imgrefurl=http://www.thedoctorstv.com/schoolboy/posts/3831-black-line-in-fingernail-Subungal-melanoma-&usg=__KF1_SJenGPA32ySOtjdU4H6xG6Y=&h=349&w=465&sz=18&hl=en&start=0&sig2=rZcgwStIKBUSI4zM_sngHg&zoom=1&tbnid=o7-oY7xJ581RWM:&tbnh=163&tbnw=228&ei=iJTqTJLjDoP88Ab64ozPDA&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dblack%2Blines%2Bon%2Bfingernails%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1024%26bih%3D475%26tbs%3Disch:10,182&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=724&vpy=95&dur=1986&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=171&ty=89&oei=Z5TqTJXrDMP48Abu8YXMDA&esq=11&page=1&ndsp=8&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:0&biw=1024&bih=475

What is this black line on my right thumb nail?

Lines and different disfigurements or shading changes are moderately normal, and the majority of them are not genuine. This is especially valid if the line runs vertically, as on account of your girl. Level lines going through the nail, then again can some of the time demonstrate a fundamental medicinal issue.Vertical edges or lines in the nail regularly don't have an unmistakable cause. At times they might be hereditary and require no treatment. These lines are generally certain or white, yet can wind up plainly dull in shading on the off chance that they have earth or fingernail clean held up in them.Every so often, contagious diseases of the nail will bring about comparable lines, albeit normally there is likewise more summed up deformation or thickening of the nail also.Another probability would be a remote body under the fingernail, which can resemble a dark line. Basic sorts of outside bodies that can do this incorporate wood chips or pencil leads.At long last, once in a while, draining can appear under the nails as little dull lines called chip hemorrhages. This would probably happen in numerous nails, be that as it may, however in the event that there are some other indications of draining or wounding, fever, or other concerning signs this ought to be looked at.In the event that you any questions or concerns, your girl's essential care specialist would be no doubt upbeat to look at her nails.

What is this black line on my thumb nail?

Most likely just a splinter hemorrhage, like others have remarked, in the majority of cases of no importance.If the lesion was broader and thicker, indeed like Audri Nichols suggested, see a doc to have an under-the-nail Melanoma excluded In people having a low grade fever of unknown origin, especially if one has some heart valve issues, consider a Subacute bacterial endocarditis as suggested by Anna Kobus although most people having this infection don't have an underlying heart valve disease to begin with, they usually show multiple splinter hemorrhages

I have a straight black line that runs across my nails. How do I get rid of it?

Dark stripes running down the nail If you have dark skin, it's fairly common to find dark stripes running down your nails (linear melanonychia). This occurs in more than 77% of black people over the age of 20, and in most cases is perfectly normal.However, it's not something to ignore: dark stripes may sometimes be a form of skin cancer that affects the nail bed, called subungual melanoma. It's important that your doctor checks it to rule out melanoma.Generally, subungual melanoma only affects one nail. Also, it will cause the stripe to change in appearance (for example, it may become wider or darker over time) and the pigmentation may also affect the surrounding skin (the nail fold).How To Get Rid Of Black Lines Under Fingernails? Since dark lines underneath fingernails are due to several different causes, its treatment approach may vary accordingly. If the dark streak under the fingernail is due to traumatic injury, usually nothing more needs to be done. After few days the blood clot will resolve on its own.If the dark line is due to lodging of a foreign body underneath the nail, you should consult your doctor. The doctor will be able to remove the foreign body with the help of several instruments that is available in the clinic. You should not attempt to remove the foreign body at home if it is deep inside as that may do more harm than good.However, if there is no known history of trauma, it is necessary to seek physician’s opinion. Proper history and medical examination by the physician may reveal a systemic affection which can be treated with medicine.In case of heavy round worm infestation, patient may be prescribed antihelminthic medicines.Supplemental vitamin C may be necessary if the cause is scurvy.

What cause the black line on the nail?

In had a similar line a few weeks back. It turned out to be just an injury I didn’t noticed or I forgot about it. I think that the black line is caused by blood that’s stuck under your nail . In my case,It grew out and now my nail is normal. You can see it clearly here:And if you follow the videos in chronological order, you’ll notice how it grew out.I think you should wait and see what happens. If it changes its shape, or color, or if it hurts or any other changes, you should go and see a doctor.However, I don’t think you should be scared or worried about it. And most important, avoid reading all kinds of comments on Internet where they say you most likely have cancer or organs imbalance, or anything that can’t be sure without a medical test. For now, it is just a mark on your nail and you should monitor it.If it turns out you have the same problem as I did, please be more careful with your fingers and try not to damage them, especially in the cuticle area where they are very sensitive.You can find more information here:Subungual Hematoma (Bleeding Under Nail): Causes and TreatmentsI hope it helps.

What causes a brown line on my thumb nail?

I think this article could give a possible answer to your question:Black Line on the Nail: Should You Worry?

What causes black lines in nails? How can you treat it?

Hi,Nails indicate the health status of the body. Blackish nails reflect impure blood , or less oxygen content in the blood. This might be related to respiratory, circulatory or blood formation system.Formation of lines or cracks in the nails reflect the weakness and lack of calcium during the formation of the nails. This might again be related to multiple health problems.According to Ayuveda, instead of treating nails, one should look at the blood and related physiological systems, not to mention the digestive system which is the base of all formations in the body.Ideally, one should get the Treatment based on his body constitution.Please consult a nearest physician to get the best Treatment.Humble Regards

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