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Nails pitting.

2017-05-07 10:24:10
I have devrloped small small many pits in my finger nails. This has been developed since last two-three weeks. The piys have developed in finger nails of both hands. Please advice what should i do for this. Is this any serious health issue or is normal to develop such kind of pits.
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Nail pitting can be because of many cases. Unless it is examined no conclusion of definitive diagnosis can be reached. Most commonly it is due to fungal infection or nail psoriasis. Please send photos using private chat option for treatment.

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