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What is causing a vertical split at the end of my right thumbnail?
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Onychorrhexis?: This could onychorrhexis are brittle nails which often split vertically or have vertical ridges. There are other possibilities that could be a bit more serious . I would recommend consulting a doctor.
Answered 5/9/2013
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