Chris and Xand continue their discussion with Dr Yusur Al-Nuaimi, Consultant Dermatologist at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital and Clinical Lead for the British Hair and Nail Society. They dive deeper into the science of nails and the vital clues they can provide about a plethora of serious health conditions. Plus, Yusur tells Chris and Xand about what first piqued her interest in dermatology, and the research she has carried out in this field.

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Presenters: Drs Chris and Xand van TullekenGuest: Dr Yusur Al-NuaimiProducers: William Hornbrook and Jo RowntreeExecutive Producer: Rami TzabarEditor: Kirsten LassAssistant Producer: Maia Miller-LewisTech Lead: Reuben HuxtableSocial Media: Leon GowerDigital Lead: Richard BerryComposer: Phoebe McFarlaneSound Design: Melvin Rickarby

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