WHAT DO YOUR NAILS TELL ABOUT YOUR HEALTH
Do you yearn for long, healthy and strong
nails? Regular maintenance of nails is very necessary to keep your nails in
good shape. Constant use of nail paints can actually harm your nails. It is
very necessary to cut them on regular basis and keep them clean. Nails can
probably provide a glimpse of your overall health.
Here are a few fingernails problem that you should watch out for
and not ignore in order to keep your nails healthy:
Red/itchy
skin: If one
notices red or itchy skin near the nails, it is a sign of nail infection. One
can go for either oral medication as prescribed by the doctor or use
anti-fungal cream or powder.
Pale
yellow nails: Yellow
nail syndrome or having pale yellow nails point to respiratory disease, such as
chronic bronchitis. It also points out to the fact that you might be suffering
from anemia, a rare blood disorder.
Dark nails: Never overlook your nails if
their colour is turning dark as it may be a sign of dangerous melanoma.
Pitting
and grooving of nails: Small
cracks and depressions appearing on your nails are often associated with
psoriasis, which is an inflammatory disease that leads to red patches all over
the skin.
White
lines: Appearance
of white stripes on your nails are called Muehrcke’s lines. These could be an
indication of kidney disease and even calcium deficiency.
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