Black lines on nails: what to do?- MBBS MD (MAMC) (SKIN)- ENGLISH 2022

Do your nails have any black lines, spots or white patches on them. Many times people develop black lines on nails and get worried whether its cancer (melanoma) or not. Black lines can develop on any nails like finger nails, toe nails, thumb. According to the American academy of Dermatology presence of black lines on nails can be a sign of skin cancer and shall not be ignored. Though it holds true for Americans where risk of skin cancers is high the same doesnot hold true for Indians. It is very common to develop black lines on nails for Indians and it can develop due to many reasons like vitamin deficiency, pregnancy, genetic, some medications, fungal infection of nails. In this video learn about various reasons and causes for developing black lines on nails. What are the pointers on the nail itself which tell us whether it has risk of cancer or not. How to know on time and without the hassle of a nail biopsy whether there is risk of cancer or not. Learn what is onychoscopy/ dermoscopy and how it can be used for followup, monitoring and understanding the risk of cancer if any. Learn to identify if your black line needs treatment or not. Get expert opinion from Dr Shankila Mittal, Dermatologist (Skin and Hair Care specialist) and get the best treatment for your problem. Black lines on nails: Cancer or not-in English - 2022 If you like this video then remember to like, subscribe and share! If you have any query despite this video then write to us: shankila1990@gmail.com drshankilamittal.com Whatsapp: 9873031015 Clinic Address : 27B/4, First Floor GovindaMedicenter, New Rohtak Rd, opp. SaraiRohilla Station, Karol Bagh, New Delhi, Delhi 110005 Find us on google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/x7Di9KaQf6M2 Disclaimer: Content on this youtube channel is for viewers’ information only. It is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Information on this channel is not a substitute forhealth care professional advice. Please consult the doctor/dermatologist for any medical/health related advice/diagnosis/treatment.