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I have a white thin line on the top of my nail.....it's right below the actual nail......what could be the cause? my iron levels were tested and fine.
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Trauma, lo albumin: Rhis most likely represents trauma to nail several weeks ago but can be associated with heavy metal exposure as well as low Albumin levels. If helathtap, normal blood tests it will grow out without treatment.
Answered 6/24/2014
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