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2. Beau's lines - Wikipedia

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   Beau's lines can also be a sign of zinc deficiency. [ 8 ] A researcher found Beau's lines in the fingernails of two of six divers following a deep saturation dive to a pressure equal to 305 metres (1,001 ft) of sea water, and in six of six divers following a similar dive to 335 metres (1,099 ft). [ 9 ]

3. Zinc deficiency - Wikipedia

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   Zinc deficiency is defined either as insufficient zinc to meet the needs of the body, or as a serum zinc level below the normal range. However, since a decrease in the serum concentration is only detectable after long-term or severe depletion, serum zinc is not a reliable biomarker for zinc status. [1]

4. If Your Nails Are Peeling, It Could Mean You Have This ... - AOL

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   Plus, because nails need a variety of vitamins to grow, nutritional deficiencies in biotin, zinc, vitamin D, and protein can also cause peeling nails, adds Dr. Kamangar. 2. You get regular manicures.

5. Visible Signs of Unhealthy Nails You Shouldn't Ignore - AOL

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6. Acrodermatitis enteropathica - Wikipedia

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   Acrodermatitis enteropathica is an autosomal recessive metabolic disorder affecting the uptake of zinc through the inner lining of the bowel, the mucous membrane. It is characterized by inflammation of the skin ( dermatitis ) around bodily openings (periorificial) and the tips of fingers and toes (acral), hair loss ( alopecia ), and diarrhea .

7. This Is What Zinc Does for Your Body - AOL

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   Because the foods with the highest amounts of zinc include several meats, vegans and vegetarians are likely to go low on zinc. "Signs of deficiency include loss of taste, or smell, poor appetite ...

8. You Might Have a Deficiency If Your Nails Keep Peeling - AOL

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   Dermatologists explain how chemicals, manicures, nutrient deficiencies and even some medications or chronic conditions can cause peeling nails. You Might Have a Deficiency If Your Nails Keep ...

9. Leukonychia - Wikipedia

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   Also known as "true" leukonychia, this is the most common form of leukonychia, in which small white spots appear on the nails. Picking and biting of the nails are a prominent cause in young children and nail biters. Besides parakeratosis, air that is trapped between the cells may also cause this appearance. [5] It is also caused by trauma.