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What causes rippled fingernails? and what is the appropriate treatment?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Rippled nails: Nails can reflecta possible systemic illness rippled nails can be found with psoriasis, fungal infections, anemia and lack of calcium in the diet. Treatment may be varied according to the cause.

Dr Khazaeni agreed

Answered 6/28/2018

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