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Why are my finger nail pulling away from the skin underneath?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

This is called: onycholysis and is most frequently seen secondary to a nail fungal infection, but there are other causes, See dermatologist for answers

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Answered 12/27/2018

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