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Nail split in two layers
The bottom half of my nail started pelling off and now my nail is split horizontaly into to layers(the bottom peeling off) it kinda stings and is irritating what do I do?
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HELLO,
IT MAY BE DUE TO CALCIUM DEFICIENCY, MINRAL DEFICIENCY, OR FUNGAL INFECTIONS.
TAKE LOT OF MILK, N MILK PRODUCTS, GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES.
CONSULT A SKIN SPECIALIST,/AN ORTHOPEDICIAN.
O.K, BYE.
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Peeling of nails and deformities of nails indicates iron,Calcium deficiency.So you need to take Iron supplements and Calcium supplements.Also have a good diet rich in iron green leafy vegetables,and calcium rich products like milk and milk products.
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