The dark brown line of linea nigra typically extends above and below the belly button. Linea nigra is typically seen in pregnant women as a sharp vertical, flat, dark line in the middle of the stomach.
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Linea Nigra  Teen information

Picture of Linea Nigra: The dark brown line of linea nigra typically extends above and below the belly button. Divider line
The dark brown line of linea nigra typically extends above and below the belly button.
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Signs and Symptoms
The line of linea nigra is darker than the surrounding skin and approximately a centimeter in width. It can be quite dark or fairly light in color.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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