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A member asked:
My nails look bad cz i used to eat them and some nails are green how to cure so they look nice and grow properly?
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Nail biting: If you have stopped nail biting, you can try gelatin. This seems to help with strenthening the nails. If you can not stop nail biting, you may need to see a behavioral specialists. I would also check with your provider for causes of discoloration that are not due to nail biting.
Answered 5/19/2013
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