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I have recently developed bumps in both of my thumb nail beds. what could this be attributed to?
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Bumps: Bumps in nails can be from trauma, cuticle pushing ( in chronic cases you will see ridges) as well as some types of arthritis. Often an arthrtic finger joint will chage nail shape and contour, finally psoriasis can give nail pittiing. The nail is lnked to many health issues ANS was once considered a window into health, for centuries physicians had only the power of observation to diagnose.
Answered 6/10/2014
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