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A member asked:
My nail is purple from years and years of nail biting. will it heal if i stop?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
You nailed it.: The amount of healing will depend on whether or not all the years of biting has damaged the nail root. Unfortunately, only time will tell you that. You might consult with a dermatologist for other possible treatments.
Answered 10/29/2017
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