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I noticed that my fingernail tips (just the free edge) are opaque pure white. i dont recall them being so uniformly white. should i be concerned?
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White nail tips: White discoloration of fingernail tips can be a sign of liver or kidney disease. Occasionally it's caused by a fungal infection. A dermatologist can evaluate and advise you and order appropriate blood tests as part of the investigation.
Answered 6/19/2020
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