Later! When you look at your fingertips and trimmed nails, take a few minutes in advance to check on what's happening under your nails. Your body often gives a clue about what might be good for your health and your nails are no exception. Changes in the shape, form and color of the nail can mean that you should make an appointment with your doctor. We asked experts dermatologist Debra Jaliman, author of Skin Rules about the most common abnormality of the nail and it will tell you about your health problems.
Yellow Nails: Well, the problem turns, sometimes just a stain left behind by dark-painted nails, or the effects of smoking. But it also might indicate that you have yeast infection or diabetes. If your symptoms include thickness of nails and your nails grow slowly, it can also be a problem respiratory illnesses such as bronchitis.
Nail bloated: bloated This is an increase of nails around the fingertips, where the tissue causing the curve of the nail causes the nail down into and become rounded and curved. It is often caused by low oxygen levels in the blood, which showed lung problems. It is associated with inflammatory bowel disease, cardiovascular disease, HIV and hepatitis.
Spoon-shaped nails: So this is when your nails are concave shapes (such as a spoon). This is usually a sign of anemia (iron deficiency), which can be treated by medication or by adjusting your diet. But other factors, including liver disease and hypothyroidism.
Soft or brittle nails: This could be caused by the use of acetone and water, wash the nail caused by excessive dryness of the nail surface. The dishes often and swimming can also make nail dehydration. Try drugs strengthen the nail or cuticle cream, make sure you wear rubber gloves while cleaning performance.
Nail rough stripes: Jaliman said most stripes horizontally across the surface of the nail, which is caused by infection or injury. It can be caused by malnutrition or reactions to medications such as chemotherapy.
Nail vertical stripes: this occurred equal to the length of your nails, you do not have to worry about these issues, it is more common with age. Jaliman explained, "It's a wrinkle on your nails as you get wrinkles on your face."
Pale nails: this situation can be identified by the end of the nail is white, but for a small number of pink (like the kind of pseudo decorated French). If you are experiencing this problem, you should consult your doctor as soon as possible. It is often a sign of liver problems, heart failure or diabetes.
Phong small spots on the nails: small mark appear on the surface of the nail up to 50 percent for those with psoriasis. It can occur in people who have alopecia area-ta, an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss.
Nail discoloration deterioration (Onycholysis): For those who love decorating condition is caused by too often decorated or reaction to the use of strengthening nails and glue (as contained in the gel). It causes your nails fragmented, with color changes to a dark green or yellow. The most intense, sometimes it is associated with thyroid disease, psoriasis, injury and infection.
