Is A Single Dark Line On The Nail A Symptom Of Syphilis?

Posted on Tue, 13 Sep 2016

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Tue, 13 Sep 2016 Answered on

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Question : if i have a dark line on my thumb nail do have Syphilis i have no other signs and have not been active over 6 months?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
not syphilis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Just relax a single dark line on nail is not significant.
It is not a sign of syphilis.
It is a common thing and is known as melanonychia.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 hours later)

ok thank you i have a line on each thumb does that make a differance one dark one very light
i looked up melanonychia and that looks just like what i have
thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (29 hours later)

Brief Answer:
you are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Just relax you are safe.
Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee