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Just the fingernails on my pointer & middle fingers on both hands are extremely thin & flat. my general health is excellent. any suggestions?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Only 2 flat nails: suggests heredity or nail trauma to base at site of matrix. Nothing to worry about but unlikely you can really change them, sorry

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/25/2014

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