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A member asked:
I've bitten my nails all my life, how can i get them to look healthy again?
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Here's an idea: I believe this is mostly genetic. This is a behavior that's hard to alter. There are even animal models for preferring to keep your nails very short. Rather than try to have "beautiful nails" like somebody in hollywood, clip them short every day. If anyone asks, "personal preference"; i suspect it's more hygienic.
Answered 8/10/2013
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