What Causes Black Lines On Fingernails?

Posted on Mon, 19 May 2014

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Mon, 19 May 2014 Answered on

Thu, 5 Jun 2014 Last reviewed on

Question : Can a zone cream .05 cause black lines in fingernails

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Black lines on finger nails indicate that there is deficiency of blood supply to the fingers.

You may have to get investigated and rule out the same as it is a progressive condition most of times and can be devastating to the fingers on a slow run.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar