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What Does The Peeling Away Of Top Layer Of Nails Indicative Of?
Question: My nails are pealing back the top layer and cracking. They've never done this before. What is this a sign of?
Brief Answer:
Might be developing a fungal nail infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
You might be developing a fungal infection of the nails .
I would like to have a look at the exact nail condition. Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page.
Also please tell since when have you noticed this problem
Any recent surgery or any other mental stress
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me with the pictures and the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Might be developing a fungal nail infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
You might be developing a fungal infection of the nails .
I would like to have a look at the exact nail condition. Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page.
Also please tell since when have you noticed this problem
Any recent surgery or any other mental stress
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me with the pictures and the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
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