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White horizontal lines through my nails, what is this caused by?
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Rule out...: Forgive a pathologist for a high index of suspicion. I want to be very sure somebody who doesn't like you isn't giving you arsenic or thallium. Other doctors here will tell you the other possible causes, and often you never find a cause, but i wanted to offer this on the off-chance of saving your life -- it does happen and does get missed. Good luck.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Beau's or Meuhrke's: Beau's lines are raised white lines, often a result of systemic disease or trauma, creating an uneven white horizontal line. Muehrcke's lines are smooth and are usually seen when blood protein levels are low. The reason for the low protein state can vary from kidney disease to liver disease to malnutrition - among other causes. See a dermatologist.
Answered 4/7/2017
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