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My 30 year old son has one thumb nail with ridges, all other nails are perfect, is this something to worry about?

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Common anomaly : This has been an unanswered minor medical mystery for centuries. It's harmless. "Reedy nail."

Dr Hegab and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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