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How can i re-grow toenail cuticle?

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Cuticle: That is an intrinsic part of the skin at the base of the nail that grows at its own rate. It begs the question why is it either not growing or why is it gone ?

Answered 6/20/2014

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