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Nail soft, esp when wet. white crumbs underneath. red part receded a lot. dermatologist said not fungus but not sure what it is. only 1 nail affected.

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Dr. Ayisha Gani answered

Injury to nail: As it happened in one nail could be an injury, If it is more than one finger may have to think about other underlying systemic problems

Answered 6/9/2016

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A member asked:

Nail soft, esp when wet. white crumbs underneath. red part receded a lot. dermatologist said not fungus but not sure what it is. only 1 nail affected.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ayisha Gani answered

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