Nails indicate a person who takes care of himself, so you should always pay attention to them if you want to look meticulous and tidy. They know how to say much more than they need a new manicure, in fact they are a package full of information about your health. Any change in the nail may indicate that you may have an infection, a serious illness, or an inadequate diet.
Your nails can be a warning sign of some serious health problems. Color, various irregularities, stains, nail thickness, cracked nails – all these phenomena can be a warning of some internal health problems. If you ever go to a dermatologist, he will ask you to remove the nail polish. Doctors also ask for that if you go for surgery. This is because nail polish can hide the serious problems that your nails are trying to point out to you.
See what not to ignore:
Dark nails
It can be a genetically inherited, pigmented change, such as freckles, for example. But if the dark line is along the entire length of the nail and if it changes color, it may indicate something more serious, such as a fungal infection.
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Blue nails
If the flesh under the nail is dark blue, it means that your fingers are not getting enough oxygen through the blood. This may mean that your circulation in your arms and legs is poor, but also that your lungs are not getting enough oxygen. If you have this condition, check if you have any heart or lung disease.
White nails
This can mean a few bad things, but the most serious can be liver disease. Therefore, as soon as you notice this phenomenon, consult your doctor. White nails indicate that it is a “weakened” blood count, ie low levels of hemoglobin or reduced number of erythrocytes in the blood. They may also signal liver disease, diabetes mellitus, an overactive thyroid gland, or a lack of certain nutrients in the diet.
Brittle nails
Thin peeling nails may be associated with iron deficiency and may indicate anemia.
Rough nails
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If your nails are hard or easily broken, it can be a sign of dehydration of the body, but also slowed down the work of the thyroid gland, especially if your hair is additionally dry or thin.
Vertical lines
Such lines usually appear over the years and this is normal. Supposedly, the nail root dries over the years and therefore lines are created. To hydrate your nails, use hydrating creams and oils for nails and nails.
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Horizontal lines
Deep horizontal lines that extend along the middle of the nail may indicate stress.
Do not ignore the changes in your nails, but do not draw immediate conclusions. Nails that are not smooth and do not have the same color and shape can indicate many diseases, but may not indicate anything. Only a doctor with an examination and additional tests can confirm this.
