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My fingernails are purple in the bottom half and pale-ish near the top. does this warrant concern and if so, what is it likely to be? i'm 29/m. thanks

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You could: You could have liver or kidney disease. You could also have a connective tissue disease. Please see your dermatologist to get checked out.

Dr Minich and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2015

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