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Nail pitting

2017-09-11 16:11:56
My hand nails has tiny pin pricks from the last month. Last December done a preventive blood test which revealed folic acid deficiency. Want to know the exact cause. I'm on hypertensive medication Telsar 40. I work for a corporate company most of the time I will be in AC.
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This is called nail pitting. It can be due to many reasons but most commonly nail psoriaisis. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice.

Answered2017-09-13 09:32:40

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