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Hard Fingernails

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Posted on Thu, 18 Apr 2019
Question: Hard fingernails
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Regarding your nail concern

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

There can be several causes of hard nails - notably fungal infection which is the most common cause, psoriasis, diabetes which itself predisposes to nail fungal infections, thyroid and underlying conditions of heart, lungs and liver - wherein there is thickening and discoloration of the nail plate.

I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected nails in " Reports Section" so that I am able to have a look, assess and guide you accordingly.

take care.
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Hard Fingernails

Brief Answer: Regarding your nail concern Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to Ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There can be several causes of hard nails - notably fungal infection which is the most common cause, psoriasis, diabetes which itself predisposes to nail fungal infections, thyroid and underlying conditions of heart, lungs and liver - wherein there is thickening and discoloration of the nail plate. I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected nails in " Reports Section" so that I am able to have a look, assess and guide you accordingly. take care.