What Causes Concave Nails?

Posted on Mon, 1 Aug 2016

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Mon, 1 Aug 2016 Answered on

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Question : what are the causes of concave thumb nails?

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Abnormal nails

Detailed Answer:
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You are concerned about abnormal nail specifically concave nails. This is seen usually in people who have iron deficiency anemia. Once the anemia is resolved the nails grow normally. I recommend that you see your medical provider to have labs for screening for iron deficiency anemia. Other nutritional deficiencies can also cause nail changes so a good comprehensive lab should rule out any other deficiencies

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