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Why might someone have white marks on their fingernails?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Maybe minor injuries: They are benign. Usually no cause is identified. No harm. They are tax-free. Ignore them.

Dr Friedlander and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/21/2016

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