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Keep your nails health and strong! Avoid biting and improperly cutting your nails, and let your doctor know if they become yellow, thickened or brittle.
Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this
14 year experience in family medicine
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My nails seem to have brown discoloration. Any potential health risks?
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Big toe right foot,under toe nail theres a yellow line. i havent been to a doctor in like 20 yrs.i smoke cig.i know my health is bad,but this is new.
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What causes horizontal nail ridges (beau's nails)?
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