Overall body health shows through things like energy, skin color, hair health, and nail strength. But did you know nail color can also reflect your health?
A change in nail color might be one of the first signs that points to certain possibly serious diseases. Catching this early can be a big help in treating and overcoming these illnesses.
Nail colors like pink or black, or bumps and ridges on nails, can be strong signs of health issues ranging from anemia to cancer.
This article will look into how nail color relates to disease.
1. Pale White Nails
Nails can be pale or partially faded. This paleness might signal several health problems, including:
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Anemia (Anemia).
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Shock.
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Heart diseases.
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Kidney diseases.
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Poisoning.
2. White Nails
Nails can turn white, often with dark edges. This might point to some health issues, including:-
- Liver problems like hepatitis.
3. Yellow Nails
Nails can turn yellow, peel, crumble, or fall apart. Yellow nails point to some health issues like:
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Fungal infections.
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Diseases Thyroid problems.
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Lung diseases.
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Diabetes.
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Psoriasis.
4. Bluish Nails
Having blue nails can mean the body isn't getting enough oxygen. This might point to some health issues, including:-
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Lung problems, like emphysema.
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Some heart problems.
5. Rippled Nails
The nail surface might look wavy or pitted. This can be an early sign of some health problems, including:-
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Psoriasis.
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Inflammatory arthritis.
In these cases, the skin under the nail may also appear reddish brown.
6. Cracked or Split Nails
Cracked nails or dry nails that break easily have been linked often to conditions like:
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Thyroid diseases.
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If the cracks have a yellow tint, it might indicate a fungal infection.
7. Dark lines beneath the nails
Some dark lines can appear under the nails due to increased melanin pigment. There are many causes for these dark lines, including:
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Skin cancer.
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Infection.
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Injury.
8. Puffy Nails fold
Swelling around the nails can cause a condition called chronic paronychia. This causes inflammation, redness, pain, and swelling in the skin and tissue around the nails.
Chronic paronychia is usually caused by irritants or allergic reactions. It can also come from Candida albicans fungus, other infections, or psoriasis. Most cases can be treated with topical steroids.
9. Gnawed Nails
Nail biting isn't always just a harmless habit. Sometimes it shows ongoing anxiety that might need serious treatment.
Also, nail biting or picking has been linked to OCD, so if you can't stop this habit, you should see a mental health specialist and stop for treatment.
In the end, although changes in nail shape or color can point to serious health issues, it’s not just about the nails. it usually comes with other serious symptoms.
Also, many nail changes and deformities can be totally harmless.
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