What Your Nails Say About Your Health (8 Pictures)

6) Dry, cracked, brittle or peeling nails.
HEY DOCTOR
This is a common issue, and in general shouldn’t be cause for concern. Health explains that brittle nails are often due to dryness on the nail plate, which can be caused by regular swimming, overuse of nail polish and acetone, or even frequent dishwashing or exposure to cleaning chemicals. Try these natural ways to strengthen your nails at home. If the issue persists over several weeks, chat to your doctor about underlying health issues that could be causing it.
7) Puffy nail fold.
ON HEALTH
The nail fold is the skin around the nail – swelling or redness of this skin can be caused by infection or an ingrown nail, but can also be symptomatic of lupus or other connective tissue disorders.
8) Dark lines beneath the nail.
PATIENT HELP
Sometimes blood can be trapped underneath the nail – like when you slam your finger in the door – and this can turn very dark over time. However, dark lines running down the nail or dark patches or growths unrelated to injury can be a sign of melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer – so you should see your doctor immediately.
If you are worried about anything, it pays to chat to your doctor. Most of the time changes in our nails are dietary, or indicate a vitamin deficiency. But every now and then they provide an important clue about our underlying health. How do your nails look?
RESOURCES WEBMD, MERCOLA, WOMENS HEALTH, HEALTH, REMEDY DAILY, PATIENT HELP, ON HEALTH, HEY DOCTOR, AND NEW HEALTH GUIDE