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Pinky and ring fingers of both hands have fingernails that seem to be eating away, what could this be? all other fingernails look normal.

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Dr. Suzanne Fiala answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Fungus or other: Most likely this might be a fungal infection or vitamin/nutritional deficiency. Have a doctor look at your nails, take some nail scrapings or samples, perhaps some blood tests to get your answer and treat this condition.

Answered 3/7/2013

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