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What Are white lines on fingernails?

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White lines on the fingernails can mean a variety of things. The most common is caused by trauma to the nail (hitting it on things), but it can also be due to a zinc deficiency. If it is caused by lack of zinc eat plenty of red meat, poultry, and nuts.

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