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I bite my nails and i have a small yellowish white coloring under my right thumb nail right at the end - will it go away naturally or should i get treated?

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Nail color: This sounds like a fungal infection. Just to be sure I would suggest you visit your primary physician or a dermatologist to get the right treatment.

Answered 2/22/2020

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