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How do you approach longitudinal melanonychia of one fingernail in a pediatric patient?

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Dermatology · University of Tennessee

Unless the history and/or appearance are terribly concerning, I will generally measure, photograph, and follow up in 3 months for a re-check. Unless it has grown or changed dramatically during that time frame, I will usually just monitor clinically until it is stable.

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