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Is it okay that the nails on my pointer fingers are starting to get small dents in them? it looks weird.

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Dr. Martin Morell answered

Nails : do change over time, other concern would be early psoriasis or vitamin deficiency.

Answered 12/5/2014

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A member asked:

Is it okay that the nails on my pointer fingers are starting to get small dents in them? it looks weird.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Morell answered

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