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A member asked:
I broke part of my fingernail. will it grow back?
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Most likely: Fingernails tend to heal completely, if the nail matrix (where the nail plate is formed at the base) is not compromised. Nails tend to grow at a slow rate however, so patience is a virtue!
Answered 3/27/2014
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