Fingernails and health signs – 10 Signs that could be showing you underlying health problems

We chose to create this article as we believe that part of nail art design is to ensure that your nails are in tip top shape before creating those masterpieces on your fingertips. Attempting to hide any deficiencies can be done some of the time through gel nail application or acrylic nail application, however that doesn’t solve the issue and removal of your artificial nails could prove painful.

These are the 10 common signs to look out for and this is what they could mean.

1^st Fingernails and Health Signs: Terry’s nails

This condition appears as a white nail bed with a pink band at the tip of your fingernails. This condition is often due to aging. terry’s nails can also be associated with liver disease, diabetes and kidney failure.

2^nd Fingernails and Health Signs: Yellow Nail syndrome

Yellow Nail syndrome occurs when the nail thickens, and the growth of your nail slows down. This causes the nail to become yellow.  Sometimes the cuticle is missing, and it is detached from the nail bed in certain places. This syndrome is often caused by respiratory diseases and can sometimes be related to swelling of your hands.

3^rd Fingernails and Health Signs: Nail pitting

Nail pitting are seen as depressions on your nails. They are common in people who have psoriasis. It can also be connected to tissue disorder and diseases associated with autoimmune diseases.

4^th Fingernails and Health Signs: Nail Clubbing

This occurs when the nail tips enlarge and curves around the fingertips. This happens over the span of a few years. It is often a cause of low oxygen in the blood and could be a sign of lung disease.

5^th Fingernails and Health Signs: Beau’s lines

These are indentations that run across your nails. These appear when growth is hindered at the cuticle area due to injury or even severe illness.

6^th Fingernails and Health Signs: Nail separation

Nails can be loose and sperate form the nail bed. The separated part becomes opaque and appears with a white, a yellow or a green tinge. It could be due to an injury infection or it could be due to a drug or consumer product used. Nail hardeners and adhesives are common factors resulting in nail separation.

7^th Fingernails and Health Signs: Spoon Nails

These are soft nails that appear scooped out. The depression in the nail is large enough to hold a drop of some form of liquid. It is often a sign of iron deficiency or a liver condition.

8^th Health Sign on Fingernails: Dry, Cracked or Brittle Nails

The way that we lead our lives affect our fingernails too. Washing dishes, swimming, using nail polish remover often, exposure to chemicals are often factors that hinders the health of your fingernails. Sometimes even living n a region with low humidity causes your fingernails to deteriorate. Fungal diseases often cause your nails to split, whilst brittle nails can be caused due to a vitamin deficiency.

9^th Sign: Spots on your fingernails

White spots on your fingernails could be caused by trauma. They, however, are nothing to worry about as they grow out on their own. These do not require you to consult a physician, however if they continue to grow out with white spots, it would be worthwhile to get it checked out.

10^th Fingernail and Health Sign: Dark Discolorations on your fingernails

Painful growths can be associated with black streaks that appear on your fingernail means that you instantly need to go to your physician. This could have been caused by a deadly cancer called Melanoma.

What you need to do to ensure that your nails remain healthy?

• For starters, healthy nails begin by having a healthy diet. Eat the right portions of fruit, vegetables and meat. A balanced diet ensures that blood (with important nutrition) circulates and reaches all the parts of your body.
• Take care of your fingernails in between manicures. If need be, let it breathe for a few days or weeks before applying the next acrylic or gel application.
• Use lavender oil, cuticle oil, coconut oil or even olive oil to keep them moisturized. Ensure that you use these often if you are keeping your hands in water for long.
• Biting your fingernails must be stopped immediately. They cause more damage through the bacteria that you transfer from your mouth to your fingernails. In addition, it is the number one cause for painful hangnails due to the moistness (and acid) of your saliva.

We suggest that you seek the advice of a medical practitioner before you use any medication. A medical practitioner is able to analyze the fingernail and make a diagnosis as to how it will be treated. 

Because your fingernails and health signs are linked, checking them in between manicures allows you to catch any issues that may arise, sooner rather than later. Having any of these signs does not necessarily mean that you have those diseases, it however shows that you need to get opinions from qualified medical staff regarding issues as soon as possible.  Furthermore, ensure that you moisturize your hands often to ensure that mild signs are alleviated in a short period of time.

We’ve learnt a lot about the overall health signs for your fingernails and found the section on Dark Discolorations to be the most surprising. Let us know your tips on how to overcome any of these health signs related to your fingernails. You’re welcome to leave your thoughts and advice in the comments below.  

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