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    Dark/Black line on your nail = Cancer?

    So, I just read an article about nails and one of the points discussed is having a black line or streak in one of your nails. I just checked mine and my pinky has a faint line darker than the surrounding nail area. I also checked my nails at my feet and one has a brownish spot at the side. The article said that it might be melanoma. I just want to ask if there are other probably causes to the discoloration of the nails other than cancer. I hope it's just one normal discoloration. TIA!



    edit: I just researched some cause

    Dark Streaks in the Nail

    A brown or black streak running lengthwise along the nail can have various causes, some minor and others serious.

    A subungual haematoma is a larger collection of blood beneath the nail, caused by a direct blow or crushing injury. It can be very painful, but usually responds to an ice pack, elevation of the affected hand and anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen. In severe cases, the haematoma may have to be drained by a doctor.
    A naevus (birthmark) can appear as a dark line in the nail.
    Certain drugs, including the antibiotic minocycline, can cause streaking of the nails as a side-effect.
    Nail discoloration is common in people with Addison’s disease, a rare disorder of the adrenal gland.
    Lichen planus and fungal or bacterial infections can produce streaks on the nails.
    A pigmented line in a nail can be a sign of a malignant melanoma or other skin cancer.


    so among the causes, what is the most likely cause of the discoloration? I hope its just fungal infection or a nail mole haha. Again TIA!
    Last edited by heaters; May 31, 2012 at 08:11 AM.

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    These are not mine BTW, i just posted some pics. Mines looks like the one on the last picture(right finger) which is not too dark











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