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Noticed i have vertical ridges on my nails & red bands at top of nails. and no lunaes. could be covered by cuticles. what is wrong with me?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Maybe no problem: A dermatologsit can clarify the findings. The nail can be a clue to internal medical problem. Nails can be effected by a lot of problems including thyroid, kidney, etc
Answered 3/21/2016
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