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Health TopicsBeauty and Personal CareHealthy Nails
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How do medications contribute to poor nail health?

Donna Hill Howes, RN
Donna Hill Howes, RN
Family Practitioner
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Some medications can interfere with nail health. For example, some antibiotics can cause lifting of the nail from the nail bed. Check with your doctor to ensure that your medications are not causing nail health problems.

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