Nail

Abnormalities
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such as spots, discoloration, and nail

separation — can result from injuries to
the fingers and hands, infections ,and
some medications, such as those used
for chemotherapy.
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1. Beau’s lines
Depressions that run
across your fingernail are
called Beau’s lines. These
can be a sign of
malnourishment.
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2. Clubbing
 is when your nails thicken
and curve around your
fingertips, a process that
generally takes years. This
can be the result of low
oxygen in the blood and is
associated with
cardiovascular diseases
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3. Koilonychia (spooning)
 is when your fingernails
have raised ridges and
scoop outward, like spoons.
It’s also called “spooning.”
Sometimes the nail is curved
enough to hold a drop of
liquid. Spooning can be a
sign that you have iron
deficiency anemia
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4. Leukonychia (white spots)
 They’re usually the result of
a minor trauma and are
harmless in healthy
individuals. Sometimes
leukonychia is associated
with poor health or
nutritional deficiencies.
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5. Mees’ lines
 are transverse white lines.
This can be a sign
of arsenic poisoning. If you
have this symptom, your
doctor will take hair or
tissue samples to check for
arsenic in your body.
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6. Onycholysis
 When the nail plate
separates from the nail
bed, it causes a white
discoloration. This is
called onycholysis. This
can be due to infection,
trauma, or products used
on the nails.
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7. Pitting
 refers to small depressions,
or little pits, in the nail. It’s
common in people who
have psoriasis, a skin
condition that causes the
skin to be dry, red, and
irritated. Some systemic
diseases can also cause
pitting.
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8. Terry’s nails
 When the tip of each nail
has a dark band, it’s
called Terry’s nails. This is
often due to aging, but it
can also be caused by
congestive heart failure,
diabetes, liver disease
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8. Yellow nail syndrome
 is when the nails get
thicker and don’t grow as
fast as normal. Sometimes
the nail lacks a cuticle
and may even pull away
from the nail bed. This can
be the result of internal
malignancies and
respiratory illnesses.
Tips to have healthy nails:

 Don’t bite or tear at your nails.

 Always use nails clippers and trim them
after you bathe, when nails are still soft.
 Keep your nails dry and clean.
 Using sharp manicure scissors, trim your
nails straight across, rounding the tips
gently.