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Are indents and ridges in large toe nail indicative of ant disease?
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NOT REALLY: Indents and ridges in large toenail is not indicative of ant disease, whatever that disease is.It just may be a incidental finding.
Answered 8/16/2013
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Injury: They are caused by injury to the cuticle & grow out in a year.
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