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Had part of my nail removed. now i have what seems like a crack from the outside in. no pain and hasn't moved at all no matter how much my nail grows.

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Dr. Tracie Leonhardt answered

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Nail: This may happen when part of the nail bed is damaged. Since the nail grows from the bed the crack may be permanent.

Answered 1/30/2014

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A member asked:

Had part of my nail removed. now i have what seems like a crack from the outside in. no pain and hasn't moved at all no matter how much my nail grows.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tracie Leonhardt answered

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