I’m a little worried or ALOT
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I’m a little worried or ALOT

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    • August 15, 2019 at 12:10 am
    Majoar
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    Hi everyone! I came across this site today so I decided to join. I’m 36 Hispanic female. For about a year I’ve had a light brown line on my small toe nail and about 2 weeks ago I t caught my attention because it got a lot darker . I decided to make an appointment to go see a dermatologist 2 days ago. He took a look at my nail and said I have Melanonychia but also said I need to get biopsy. He referred me to a podiatrist for the biopsy. I will call them tomorrow to schedule it.
    I am really nervous about this whole situation. I will post a link of my nail and please let me know you thoughts. I truly appreciate it!

    Dark line

    Do you guys think is something to be concerned about?

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      • August 15, 2019 at 12:28 am
      Majoar
      Participant
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      • August 16, 2019 at 4:24 am
      MelanomaMike
      Participant
      Hi Anonymous, im Mike nice to meet you. Well darn, news of possible cancer or “deffinet” cancer is always scary, i hope that is the case for you, Melanonychia, i researched that, its “over active” melancytes (gives us color to our skin) and it can cause a stripe or spots, blackish brown in color…Melanoma can also cause this, this i already knew, your possible diagnosis, Melanonychia, ive never heard of, but definetly get that biopsy! Thats the truth finder, good luck Anonymous…
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