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My nails are brittle and orange in colour. my hair is also thinning. should i see a specialist. blodd tests revealed low vital levels.

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Dr. Joseph Bark answered

Yellow nails: There are very many causes of yellow nails...(even long term staining from polish!). You’ got to see a dermatologist to investigate this.

Answered 6/20/2019

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A member asked:

My nails are brittle and orange in colour. my hair is also thinning. should i see a specialist. blodd tests revealed low vital levels.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joseph Bark answered

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