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Finger nails going white

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Hello - I wonder if anyone has had an issue with their nails? My finger nails have started going white where the bed is and kind of goes down my nail. I am not sure if the nail is lifting up off the nail bed but it might be. I have the same issue with my toe nails - the chiropodist said it was fungal nail but the GP said it was my shoes pressing on my toes. Fungal nail solution didn't help so I left them as they are and that was years ago. I now have an issue with my finger nails so feel like this may be nutritional or a health issue? I also have had brittle, flaky nails since I've had Hashi's which did get better with supplements. I've attached a photo so you can see what I am talking about.

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DippyDame

You may find this of interest

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Have you managed to raise your FT3?

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jostafford0 in reply to DippyDame

Thank you - it does sound like it is onycholysis so I'll mention it at my next GP appt. xx

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maryemma in reply to jostafford0

It is psoriasis I have had it for over 20 years.on all my nails.I wear nail gel to hide it.

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Batty1

If you have psoriasis this could be your issue.

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Eton

I agree with Batty1. Sign of nail psoriasis.

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