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My fingernail had tiny white spots, after it disappeared it left my nail pitting. and now 3 of my fingernails are also pitting. what's going on with my nails?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Just a "guess": but you may have PSORIASIS . The nail lesions as are you describe....any rash..."dandruff" ("stubborn") Speak with your PCP! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 4/25/2016

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A member asked:

My fingernail had tiny white spots, after it disappeared it left my nail pitting. and now 3 of my fingernails are also pitting. what's going on with my nails?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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