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Learn more about Spoon nails (koilonychia)
Content updated on Sep 14, 2022
This is a condition where the nails looked scooped out, like a spoon shape.
Change in nail shape
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose spoon nails (koilonychia)
Has your nail shape changed?
Treatment of the cause (e.g. with iron or vitamin B supplements) is needed for this condition to improve. In the meantime, keeping nails short and clean while avoiding nail biting can help.
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