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Cuticles detaching

2015-11-27 07:00:29
Cuticles become dry and dark and detach from nails. Bleeding if it hits somewhere accidentally. Is it any deficiency? I get this problem occasionally.
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hello there. yes brittle nails can be a sign of dietary deficiencies like calcium deficiency. but there are a lot of other things which can cause same problem. for that a physical examination is required. consult a dermatologist to arrive at a exact diagnosis. regards

Answered2015-11-28 08:46:36

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