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What is The Proximal Nail Fold?
The skin folds over the nail matrix and the base of the nail. The top of the proximal nail fold has normal skin, while the skin along the underside...
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Is Nail Picking Associated with Anxiety?
Occasionally picking at an uneven fingernail or a hangnail isn’t usually a cause for concern, but constantly picking at your nails could indicate...
Read moreFungal Nail Infection
Tools, such as emery boards and nail clippers, can spread fungal infections from person to person if they’re not sanitized. Older adults have a h...
Read moreCan Rheumatoid Arthritis Cause Nail Changes?
You may seek treatments beyond RA management for the ridging to protect your nails, though nail ridging alone is not treated with a topical. RA may...
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