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Homeopath•Hyderabad
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Soak Nails in Olive Oil. This is one of the least expensive methods for DIY nail repair.
Up Your Biotin Intake. One of the best nutrients for hair, skin, and nails is biotin. ...
Use a Keratin Treatment. ...
Massage Your Fingertips. ...
Drink More Water. ...
Wear Gloves. ...
Moisturize Routinely.
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Dermatologist•Indore
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Please stop Betnovate C as soon as possible. It's a strong steroid and can cause significant side effects specially in such a young child & in such an sensitive area.
About growth of nail. It will take months. Around 3-4months if it's a hand nail & 6 months if it's a toe nail.
Asked for female, 30 years old from Kolkata
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Homeopath•Vadodara
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You can consult surgeon for removal of deformed nail completely. So new one will be normal structure wise.
Asked for male, 26 years old from Bhopal
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Homeopath•Patna
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Hi, Lybrate user, black lines on the nails might be a splinter hemorrhage, which occurs when blood vessels under the fingernail are damaged, often due to injuries, received under nails. It requires a serious, interrogation, locally ,inorder to assess its condition.
Take care.
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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dermatologist•Delhi
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Fungal infections in nails are caused by an overgrowth of the fungi in your nails. When the growth of fungus happens on the fingernails or toenails, it is known as onychomycosis or tineaunguium.

Here are the probable causes of why you might get a fungal nail infection:

Causes

1. Diabetes
2. Problems in your circulatory system
3. Age
4. Artificial nails
5. Swim in public pools
6. Nail injuries
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Dermatologist•Pune
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Well, there can multiple factors like onychomycosis
Brittle nail syndrome
Biotin deficiency
Hand eczema
Ingrown nail.
Paronychia.
Consult me online for the treatment.
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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Sexologist•Kota
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Nails have always been a vital part that signify the beauty of a woman. When it comes to beauty standards, well-kept nails are appreciated. However, besides enhancing the beauty factor of women, nail health also marks an area of attention and concern which cannot be ignored. It is also believed that nails cry out early warnings of illnesses that may take a serious turn in the near future.

Certain warning bells ringing concern:

The human body is a physical system that can give r...more
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Your nail health might serve as a primary indicator of your overall health. Your nails need proper care to remain strong and healthy. If you notice dents or ridges on them, then it might indicate an underlying medical condition , which would require prompt medical attention. Healthy finger nails are supposed to be smooth and uniform in color with no spots or discoloration. Sometimes, there can be development of harmful vertical ridges from the tip of your nail till the cuticle, which can become ...more
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Dermatologist•Pune
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Nails are an important part of your physiology, although they are mostly used for either utilitarian purposes such as gripping or for beauty purposes such as nail decorations. Nails themselves can go through infections which need not have underlying causes and thus can cause damage to that part of the tissue. One such disorder of the nail is onycholysis.

What is onycholysis?
This is a disorder where the nail on the finger or the toes starts to separate from the skin below. This happ...more
Asked for female, 31 years old from Mumbai
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Meet me. We will remove it. Acne or pimples. Due to hormonal changes. Oily skin causes it. Common in adolescent age. May occur in adults also. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets increase it. Treatment depends on the grade of pimples or acne. So, please send photos by direct online consultation as it's a must to see which grade of pimples or acne for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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