A member asked:

I have been getting a lot of nail pitting on 5 of my fingers. it started about 6 months ago and has only gotten worse since then. is there anything i can do to get rid of it?

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Dr. James Rochester answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Need eval: Nail pitting can be a sign of underlying diseases such at Psoriasis, sarcoid, fungal infection of nails and certain dietary deficiencies. Best to see your doctor for evaluation. Dr R

Answered 6/26/2015

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

NAIL PITTING: FINGERNAIL PITTING IS OFTEN SEEN WITH PSORIASIS, DO YOU OR ANYONE ELSE IN YOUR FAMILY HAVE PSORIASIS? THERE ARE OTHER CONDITIONS THAT CAN BE ASSOCIATED WITH NAIL PITTING. ONE IS ALOPECIA AREATA AND A FEW OTHER DISORDERS. PLEASE SEE A DERMATOLOGIST WHO CAN EXPLAIN IN GREATER DETAIL AND MIGHT GIVE YOU TREATMENTS THAT MIGHT HELP TO CLEAR IT UP. THANK YOU FOR YOUR QUERY AND BEST LUCK.

Answered 10/5/2015

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