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I get like redish splinters keep appearing on my finger nails what is that a sign of.?

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Splinter hemorrhages: "subacute bacterial endocarditis, scleroderma, trichinosis, systemic lupus erythematosus (sle), rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic nails, [2] antiphospholipid syndrome[3]:659, and trauma.[4" wikipedia.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Blood?: Red or brown streaks may be splinter hemorrhages.

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