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  • 30 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I've noticed my nails have started curving inward like pincer nails over the last month and I'm really worried about what's causing this. Could this be from something I'm doing or is it a medical issue? Will it go away on its own or would I need some kind of procedure to fix it?

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