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A member asked:

I have a deep indent in my right thumb nail. it came out of no where and i do not know if i should worry about it.

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Dr. Zahid Niazi answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

See PCP/Hand MD: If multiple nails are indented then you may be suffering from anemia. If isolated nail with recent development of indentation then you may have a mucous cyst pressing on the nail growth plate. See your pcp and hand surgeon.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 10/10/2018

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