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Nail growing white
Its been more than 3 years , one of my nail is growing white and it partially grows white, please see the picture, Can you please let me know what could be problem, the white part is easily breakable.
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It's nail fungus infection..it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation
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Kindly consult online for further examination and proper treatment
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Hello, there could be a number of reasons for white brittle nails! Most common being iron deficiency and fungal infection.. kindly consult a dermatologist soon
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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.,
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Dr. S Deepika
Dermatologist
3 yrs exp
Chennai
It's fungal infection of nail ...needs proper treatment..consult online
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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Dr. Pradeep V Bhagwat
Dermatology
27 yrs exp
Hubli
Clinically it is fungal infection of the nail. Consult online
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Dr. Shivanu Mathon
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Ludhiana
consult online
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