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Why does my fingertips under my nail is lighter than the rest of my hand?

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Blanching: The whitening of the skin below your fingernails could be completely normal but in some cases , the diagnosis of anemia should be considered.

Answered 10/25/2013

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Maybe normal.: If the skin under your nails is only slightly lighter than elsewhere it is probably normal. If it is significantly lighter you might have an anemia or other internal situation. Let your doctor evaluate you, just to be safe.

Answered 10/25/2013

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