It is not a story of our grandmothers, the nails reveal the state of our health almost like a medical examination.
The shape, the color, the half moon that are drawn in them are some signals that can offer us information about our organism.
So keep an eye on this and then check your nails thoroughly. They may be trying to say something important ...
1. Concave Nails
They are those that have a spoon shape or have a hollow in the center that is not normal. They usually indicate that your body has iron deficiency and, therefore, you may be suffering from anemia. Ideally, you should have a blood test to check your ferritin (iron) levels and check for this condition.
2. Vertical brown or black stripes
They do not necessarily reveal a disease. They may be due to a trauma caused by a manicure session, by medications such as antibiotics or to control blood pressure, or even by pregnancy. It could also be a mole or a freckle, although these are more common in children.
However, in 3% of cases, these bands can be a melanoma that grows in the nail. According to specialists, if the pigment grows rapidly and leaves outside the nail, it is necessary to consult a specialist as soon as possible.
3. Nails with irregular surface
When the nails look as if someone has taken a small ice pick and hit them over and over again, it may be the first symptom of diseases such as psoriasis, a skin disease in which a rapid cell renewal is experienced.
4. Curved or bulbous nails
The fingers take the form of drum sticks. This can be caused by an inherited condition or by the illness of a respiratory disease, a chronic lung infection or some heart problem. Ideally, you should have a cardiopulmonary test to rule out complications.
5. Nails with very large crescent moons
They can indicate 3 serious health problems: a liver disease, heart failure or diabetes. Ideally, consult the specialist to rule out these three conditions.
6. Yellow nails
It could be something as simple as they are stained by enamel, or caused by a fungal infection (which is more common in the feet). However, they may also reflect the presence of diseases such as psoriasis, respiratory or lymphatic system problems.
7. Separation of the nail with the surface (Onycholysis)
When the nail is detached from the surface. It can be caused by the combination of medications (such as tetracycline and doxycycline) with exposure to UV rays. Or reveal the presence of a condition such as hyperthyroidism or psoriasis.
Fuente: heyheyhello.com
