Nails are not just an aesthetic element, but rather a true mirror of the body’s health, as they can reflect many health problems before their obvious symptoms appear.
A change in nail color, shape, or texture may be a warning sign of a vitamin deficiency, infection, or even chronic disease that should not be ignored.
Therefore, paying attention to any abnormal changes in the nails is an important step to detect diseases early and maintain better health.
Nail fungus
Symptoms: nail color changing to yellow or white, thickening, crumbling.
Danger: They may spread and cause pain and difficulty cutting.
🔹 2. Separation of the nail from the skin (Onycholysis)
Symptoms: A space between the nail and the skin.
Causes: fungi, trauma, thyroid disorders.
Warning: May be an indicator of an internal problem.
🔹 3. White lines or spots
Causes: Zinc or calcium deficiency, or minor injury.
Important: Repetition may indicate a nutritional deficiency.
🔹 4. Brittleness and breakage of nails
Causes: anemia, iron deficiency, excessive use of detergents.
Common sign: in women and children.
🔹 5. Nail color changes to blue or purple
Serious indication: poor blood oxygen or heart and lung problems.
It needs an urgent examination
🔹 6. Concave nail (similar to a spoon)
Associated with: Iron deficiency anemia.
Common in children and pregnant women.
🔹 7. Black or dark brown lines
It may indicate: minor trauma or – rarely – skin cancer.
Do not ignore it if it increases or changes shape.
🔹 8. Inflammation around the nail
Symptoms: redness, swelling, pain, pus.
Cause: bacteria or nail biting.
Danger: It may become a severe infection.
Persistent pain or swelling
The appearance of unexplained dark lines
