10 Signs Your Nails Need Help

Brittle Nails

If your nails are constantly brittle and prone to breaking or splitting easily, it could be a sign of a nutritional deficiency or an underlying health issue.

Yellowing or Discoloration

Yellow, brown, or greenish discoloration of the nails may indicate a fungal infection, psoriasis, or a thyroid problem.

Peeling or Splitting

If your nails peel or split in layers, it could be due to excessive exposure to water or chemicals, or it may indicate a deficiency in vitamins or minerals.

Ridged Nails

Vertical ridges or grooves running along the length of the nail can be a sign of aging or nutritional deficiencies.

Slow Growth

If your nails are growing slowly or appear to have stopped growing altogether.

White Spots or Lines

Small white spots or lines on your nails are generally harmless and often caused by minor injuries or trauma to the nail bed.

Clubbing

Clubbing refers to the enlargement of the fingertips and a change in the angle between the nail and the finger.

Pitting

Small depressions or pitting on the surface of the nails can be a symptom of psoriasis or other skin disorders.

Nail Infections

Redness, swelling, pain, or pus around the nail bed can indicate a bacterial or fungal infection.

Spooning

If your nails appear concave or spoon-shaped, curving upwards at the edges, it may be a sign of iron deficiency anemia, heart disease, or hypothyroidism.

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