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My mom's toenails and fingernails are black. is there anything that will clear this? she weeks @ a hotel where they also use chemicals
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Black Fingernails: Black fingernails can indicate signs of anemia, b-12 deficiency, bacterial infection, chronic kidney disease, adrenal gland problems, liver disease, cancer or melanomas, silver deposits (heavy metals), trauma.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Shoes fit?: Could be related to proper fitting of her shoes? Always have 1 finger width from the edge of the shoe to the longest toe. If toenails and fingernails are getting discolored you might want to have her see her doctor for raynaud's disease. Disease.http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/raynaud/.
Answered 8/3/2013
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