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Ayurveda•Jamnagar
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Broken nails maybe a signal of some diseases i. E. Calcium deficiency, protein deficiency, Psorasis or eczema of nails.
If possible you should send me latest images so I can help you better. For futher communication & guidance with counseling you may communicate with me on-line or chat with me in private.
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Homeopath•Vadodara
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Most common cause is fungal infection...
Or calcium deficiency...
This complaint can be treated by Homoeopathic medicine but need more details to prescribe good one...
You can consult me through lybrate...
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Homeopath•Hooghly
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Put ur feet or finger in warm water and then massage it well,,apply olive oil and massage it,,this will help
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Dermatologist•Jaipur
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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
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Homeopath•Vadodara
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There are many reasons for marks on nail. It can be because of nutritional deficiency, infection, injury etc.
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General Physician•Pune
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While it may not strike us immediately, the human body plays host to billions and billions of bacteria all the time. Even the ones who claim to be extra clean, have these. While some are considered normal flora, if not controlled, they could lead to problems like infection, odour, etc.

Read on to know 5 of the most infected areas of the human body.

Mouth: No amount of brushing or rinsing can help in keeping the mouth clean. Our mouth is a host to more than 600 types of bacteri...more
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Dentist•Hyderabad
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Many people bite nails when they are anxious or stressed. However, knowing its harmful effects will only increase their anxiety and stress. About 30% of children, 45% of teenagers and 25% of young adults have the habit of biting their nails. Nail biting is one habit which sets in due to various reasons and just continues due to nervousness, boredom, frustration or stress. People tend to unconsciously bite their nails and over a period of time, it becomes very difficult to get rid of the habit.more
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Physiotherapist•Gurgaon
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Dear Lybrate
you can clean it with betadine 2 to 3 times a day. Try to wear comfortable foot wears. If it was on road then get one tetnus injection if not taken recently.
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Homeopath•Hooghly
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I thing your suffering from hangnails. Its a fungal infection. Try to keep your hand dry. Apply dry heat over there. With this you need proper homeopathic treatment for cure. U can also contact me through Lybrate.
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