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I have serious indentations on both of my thumbnails, which are very painful when pressure is applied on the nailbeds. please help. thanks.
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Few possibilities: Without knowing several more pieces of your history and daily routine, this could be several things. One of the more common reasons is that you may be iron deficient, especially being a young female. Have your doctor do a few simple blood tests to start off with.
Answered 9/14/2013
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