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I have developed ridges on my nails I didn't know it earlier I have observed now and my nails ala had pitting. I am anemic . Can it be due to my iron deficiency anemia ??
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Yes systemic diseases like anaemia can cause pitting of nail. There can be other reasons like eczema and other skin disorders or any major illness.
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