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My nails seem to be separating from the nail beds. the white part of my nail is huge and the part that actually connects to my finger is shrinking. ?

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Onycholysis: Onycholysis is a nail disorder frequently encountered by dermatologists. Onycholysis is characterized by a spontaneous separation of the nail plate starting at the distal free margin and progressing proximally. In onycholysis, the nail plate is separated from the underlying and/or lateral supporting structures. Eliminating the predisposing cause of the onycholysis is the best treatment.

Answered 10/3/2016

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