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Suggest Treatment For Unusual Nail Growth

My finger nails are often dented and my cuticles go dark brown and grow quick and high (almost half the length of my nail) should I be concerned I did speak to my doctor a few years ago he suggested a manicure but people have said it could be a sign of other illness
Fri, 22 Apr 2016
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Hello dear Greetings
Regarding your experience with unusual nail growing faster and higher with dark brown cuticles I am strongly suggesting that it is never a pathology
In view of this please stick to your physician advice for a manicure reason due to hygienic purpose
I hope this helps
Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Unusual Nail Growth

Hello dear Greetings Regarding your experience with unusual nail growing faster and higher with dark brown cuticles I am strongly suggesting that it is never a pathology In view of this please stick to your physician advice for a manicure reason due to hygienic purpose I hope this helps Regards