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I bit my nails before & now the nails are growing but not attaching to nail bed therefore they break easily. anything i can do to reattach it?
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Fungal ?: 1st thing to do is see your pcp and make sure your nails are not fungal.
Answered 12/15/2013
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Infection?: You might have a nail infection which prevents the nail from growing normally. Talk to you doctor to see if he can help you.
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