A 46-year-old member asked:
what are health risks associated with artificial fingernails?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Infection is: possible. See this Mayo Clinic article to find ways to decrease chances of infection when wearing artificial nails. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/acrylic-nails/faq-20057849
Answered on Sep 5, 2017
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A 53-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Because they: can harbor bacteria or other germs.
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Clarence Grim answered
57 years experience Endocrinology
Fingernails: Go to uptodate.com or wikipedia for good discussion.
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Jackson answered
43 years experience Dermatology
Usually not: This usually is from a stressful event in life that interrupts nail growth.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered
28 years experience Podiatry
Biotin is: A vitamin good for skin, hair and nails not necessarily prenatal can be taken anytime.
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