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Why have some of my fingernails started curving down when they grow long? this only affects my index and middle fingers on both hands.
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Growth rate: If part of the nail that is closer the nailbed grows slower than the part you put polish on it will curve downward. If there is a build up of debris under the nail this might explain this.
Answered 11/21/2013
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