nail health

Changes in your nails could indicate serious health conditions

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Changes in your nails could indicate serious health conditions

A general practitioner has noted that alterations in nail appearance may signal heart disease, hypothyroidism and other health issues that may need to be dealt with as soon as possible. While changes in the colour or texture of toenails and fingernails often don;t mean anything bad, signs such as ridges, depressions and lines could be … Read more

Why the Ridges in Your Nails Might Suddenly Be More Prominent

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Why the Ridges in Your Nails Might Suddenly Be More Prominent

In rare cases, a nail ridge can have an underlying cause and be a sign of a larger health issue. “Other less likely causes of vertical ridges are anemia or arthritis, but in those cases [there are usually] other systemic or accompanying nail signs, like nail bed discoloration,” Dr. Gohara says. “Horizontal ridges, or Beau’s … Read more