The doctor pointed out brown or black streaks on the nails. may be a warning sign ‘Skin cancer’ type melanoma around the nails. Advise to consult a medical professional for the correct diagnosis.
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Date 9 Apr 65 Dr. Manus Phothaporn, MD. Deputy Director General, Department of Medical Affairs Mention the case of a girl who posted an OVD clip showing her nails with thick lines. Black or brown, similar to freckles or vertical bruises in front of the nail that the appearance is compatible with a feature called longitudinal melanonychia.
Sometimes it may come with a streaked nail appearance. or brown patches along the length of the nail from the base to the tip of the nail The color varies from light brown to dark brown or black. may be of uniform color or uneven Sizes can range from a tiny scratch, less than 1 millimeter, to a black patch of whole fingernails. There may be only one line or multiple lines It depends on the cause that caused such symptoms. In the case of a single line, it may be caused by a mole around the base of the nail, etc.
For cases with multiple lines, it is often caused by the activation of melanin cells to malfunction, such as causing injury to the nail, certain drugs such as zidovudine, chemotherapy drugs, or certain diseases, etc.
It may also be common in people with darker skin tones. Although the most common causes of brown streaks on nails are usually not serious, dangerous diseases. However, sometimes such symptoms can be a sign of skin cancer, as has been shown in the news.
Mingkwan Wichaidit, MD. The director of the Institute of Dermatology said that nail melanoma is a rare but serious disease, so it is a disease that should be diagnosed accurately and quickly. to reduce the risk of cancer cells spreading to lymph nodes and other areas of the body The diagnosis is based on a biopsy for pathological examination.
For signs of cancer that are suspected, such as brown or dark streaks on the nails with unclear boundaries. uneven color Larger than or equal to 3 mm, other symptoms were found. In addition to the brown line on the nails, for example, there is a change in the nail surface. There is an abnormal distribution of pigment on the edge of the nail. (Hutchinson’s sign) with wounds, clots, or easily bleed, etc.
Especially in people who first started having symptoms in middle age. or in the elderly with a family history of this type of cancer to suspect that it may be cancer Therefore, in the case of brown streaks on the nails that resemble the above You should immediately see a medical professional for the correct diagnosis and treatment.