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What do bad fingernails indicate?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Derm eval: There are many different conditions that can effect nails. It is best to have your dermatologist evaluate your nails to determine the cause.

Answered 7/7/2014

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