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Why do my finger nails keep falling off?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Don't know: Anonychia (Absence of nails) can be due to a number of causes such as: Anonychia congenita, Ectodermal defect Ichthyosis Allergic contact dermatitis Raynaud's phenomenon Trauma Lichen planus Exfoliative dermatitis & Epidermolysis bullosa. Recommend dermatological evaluation.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Many possibilites: Trauma and fungal nail infections are common reasons that nails may fall off.

Answered 9/28/2016

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