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Nails getting white

2017-01-10 10:10:35
I am on warfarin since I had gone through AVR with mech. valve 2 Yrs before, my nails are getting white and feeling it's growing with length. I feel my nails are quite dry at the time of cutting the same. Request you to please help me out. Thank You!! Attaching the pics as well.
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Greetings. There can be few medical conditions associated with this symptoms and should be ruled out by meeting a Dermatologist. The information provided is limited. A thorough history and clinical examination will be helpful.
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Start on biotin supplements and food rich in iron content.
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Your dermatologist will decide a treatment plan for you after a consultation.

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