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Weak nails

2017-10-24 09:58:50
My nails keep chipping and are unable to grow . They break very often and are yellow sometimes .i am worried about my nails
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THe cause could be nutritional deficiency or could be lichen planus or psorasis or trachyonychia. THey would have to be examined. You can send close up clear photos of your nails through online consult so i can advice the needed treatment. Hope this was helpful.

Answered2017-10-25 05:31:19

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