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After biting my nails for years when i let them grow 2 of them automatically split down the middle. could this be a lack of something?
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See your doctor: This problem can only be solved by seeing your doctor and being evaluated face-to-face. After a thorough examination, your doctor should be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.
Answered 1/29/2013
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