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Ridges/ripples on fingernails. no trauma to nail bed. i do have guttate psoriasis, could this be the cause? am ii getting arthritis soon?
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Likely: It is common for psoriasis affects the nails in this way. Many psoriasis patients are also bothered by arthritis, but not all.
Answered 7/3/2013
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Variable: Most longitudinal are not significant. Transverse need explanation and good history and exam.
Answered 3/1/2014
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