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Nail potholes

2020-12-02 10:42:30
I have experienced nail potholes in few hand nails, i don't know the reason for it. Can anyone explain it. There is no pain and when nail grows qnd gets cut eventually new potholes occur. What can be the reason?
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It's nail pitting..can be improved with medicine.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation

Answered2020-12-30 02:26:06

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