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My friends nails are a dark purple, and she said that "all her regular check up tests were fine". i know this isn't normal, but she's a "dr phobe". :)?

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Finger nails: Actually, finger nail color tells us a lot about your health and purple finger nails should be taken seriously... Keep us posted... Dr.Sibley

Answered 7/19/2015

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A member asked:

My friends nails are a dark purple, and she said that "all her regular check up tests were fine". i know this isn't normal, but she's a "dr phobe". :)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Sibley answered

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