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Why are my finger nails shrinking to my cuticals my finger nails are starting to shrink , and are doing it fast
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This : This is very difficult to answer without a clinical examination so i would see a dermatologist. Possibilities include lichen planus, eczema, psoriasis, fungal infections, trauma, and many other possiblitiies. Read more about lichen planus at the link below. I hope that helps!
Answered 10/22/2017
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