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I am fortunate in that my lichen planus is of my nails only.

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kathryn07219
kathryn07219

My nails are fast disappearing, thinning, splitting from cuticle to tip and then just opening up and gradually disappearing.  The splits sometimes become slightly infected and painful but this gradually goes - along with the nail!  Sometimes the skin under the nails splits along with the nail itself.  My nails are a disgrace and dirt works its way right under the thinning and lifting nail and also under the cuticle.  I've tried all sorts of creams and oils but nothing helps.  Any suggestions?

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  • Sasr24
    Sasr24 kathryn07219

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    Thank you for the suggestion.  As a vegetarian, it would be a challenge to do a Paleo-Vegetarian diet, but I know others have done it so it is something I am learning about and may tackle.  I eat very little processed food, so I could start with cutting out what I do eat.  Right now I have a lot of stress from caring for a family member (for the long term) and so my plate is quite full.  I know I have to do something with my diet as I've had other autoimmune issues.  I will ramp up my research in this area.
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