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Index finger nail curls down & pinky nail splits on side

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julie67633
julie67633

First, I am asthmatic, so not sure if a chronic lung condition is the culprit. But both of my index finger nails curl downward...for YEARS. And my pinky nail has a vertical line on the side from bottom to tip and I have to clip it down halfway. If I don't, once it grows past the half way point, it actually splits off from the nail and gets caught on everything. Anyone have any clues or ideas???? imageimage

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  • moon53540
    moon53540 julie67633

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    I had really bad nail problems when I was vitamin d deficient. It took a while but everything is back to normal now. Ask to get your vitamin levels and iron checked.

  • eve75224
    eve75224 julie67633

    Posted

    Possibly a sign of iron or vitamin deficiency and anemia. To be sure, you should get checked by your doctor. Many people reduce the look of their curved nails by:

    • Taking vitamin D3 and vitamin supplements
    • Eating a lot of protein
    • Using Biotin combined with vitamin D and calcium supplements
    • Using several layers of nail polish and keeping them cut short
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