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Can nails pitting occur on healthy people?i have very unnoticeable nail pits without skin psoriasis, so do my parents. can it be normal?
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Yes: If pitted nails is all you have, you may ignore it, especially as it runs in your family. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex, if you have sex. Get HPV vaccine
Answered 7/1/2017
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