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Hi, My right thumb nail turned black in colour. What could be the reason .what to do.
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It is common for a nail to turn black after an injury. The black or purple-black color is caused by blood under the nail and will go away as the injury heals. Black, brown, or purple discoloration under a nail that has not been injured may be caused by melanoma.
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