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It is the crescent white area on the bed of the fingernail and toenail. It consists of the newest portion of the nail. It also gives a clue about a person's health.

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Does the absence of the white half moon on nails indicate a thyroid problem?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The absence of the white half-moon, also known as a lunula, is not uncommon and may be a normal variant; there is no need to worry about it.

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