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I have a damaged nail bed and a ridge down the nail that keeps splitting. is there anything i can do?
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Dermatologist. : Your best bet would be to have a visit with a Dermatologist. This could represent a vitamin/mineral deficiency or an inflammatory condition which can be elucidated through testing.
Answered 2/18/2017
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