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A 39-year-old female asked:

In the past year, my index finger nail curves down, but the fingertip is not enlarged. is this worth seeing a doctor about? i'm a 40 year old woman.

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Dr. Harinder Gill
Dr. Harinder Gillanswered
Cardiology 41 years experience
Finger nail curves: Yes get it checked out, may signify illness including possible nutritional defecits, go see a local Doc or try Health Tap Concierge
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