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Nail split in two layers

2017-09-29 23:30:03
The bottom half of my nail started pelling off and now my nail is split horizontaly into to layers(the bottom peeling off) it kinda stings and is irritating what do I do?
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HELLO, IT MAY BE DUE TO CALCIUM DEFICIENCY, MINRAL DEFICIENCY, OR FUNGAL INFECTIONS. TAKE LOT  OF MILK,  N MILK PRODUCTS, GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES. CONSULT A SKIN SPECIALIST,/AN ORTHOPEDICIAN. O.K, BYE.

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Peeling of nails and deformities of nails indicates iron,Calcium deficiency.So you need to take Iron supplements and Calcium supplements.Also have a good diet rich in iron green leafy vegetables,and calcium rich products like milk and milk products.

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