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My cuticles have been black and dark for a months ever since i have stopped eating meat i eat meat about 1/monthdo i hav a deficiency it looks ugly?
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See dermatologist: I recommend you see a dermatologist. You may have injured your nail bed with manicures. Does not hurt to take a multivitamin with iron, especially on the days of your menses to replenish iron lost during period. Good luck.
Answered 3/9/2015
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