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Yellow and weak nails

2017-09-26 19:47:13
My nails became yellow and weak. There are strongly connected to nail bed. It seems like fungal infection. I cannot wear slippers or floaters anymore :( please help!
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There are other reasons for yellow and brittle nails.for proper diagnosis kindly consult a dermatologist as if it's a fungal infection it needs to be treated w topical and oral antifungals.but a proper consultation would definitely help you solve the problem

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