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A member asked:
42 y.o. just stopped biting nails. acrylic overlay on them, no tips. they grow upward, have a short nailbed. dad's nails very similar. need a cure!
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Please see: Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. This way you can get what you want.
Answered 11/7/2013
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