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Ive noticed the base of my thumb nails are turning purple/blue, what would cause this? the thumbs havent been injured at all
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Nail cyanosis??: Could be possible and can be caused by a number of medical conditions some serious some less so. https://www.healthline.com/symptom/blue-fingernails The commonest in a female your age would be raynauds syndrome. Please see your doctor for specific diagnosis and management.
Answered 11/8/2017
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