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Hello, i have very bumpy thumb nails, other nails are fine, been like this for as long as i can remember. thanks docs.

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

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RIdges and Pits: On nail can be psoariasis. See dermatologist or rheumatologist.

Answered 1/30/2016

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A member asked:

Hello, i have very bumpy thumb nails, other nails are fine, been like this for as long as i can remember. thanks docs.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

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