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Is it true that not having moons on any fingers except for thumbs mean something bad or short life or is this a myth ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Lunula: Sometimes the lunula is under the skin and not readily visable. Absent lunula can sometimes be associated with a vitamin deficiency or medical condition. It doesn't mean you will have a short life.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/22/2020

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