Your nails might seem like a purely cosmetic detail, but doctors often see them as tiny windows into your overall health.

"A lot of times we'll learn in training that the nails can be a window into your health because they can sometimes be an indicator of some underlying medical problems," noted NBC News medical ...

Problematic nail conditions range from nail psoriasis (NP) to paronychia, which are commonly seen in clinical practice and result from infectious, inflammatory, neoplastic and traumatic etiologies. A ...

To find out if yellow nails are due to a deficiency, you'll need a blood test to check nutrient levels. Once a deficiency is ...

Your nails serve as more than just a canvas for your favorite polish color. These small but significant parts of your body can reveal important information about your overall health, often acting as ...

If you’ve noticed that your fingernails don’t look quite the way they used to, don’t panic yet. There are a few harmless reasons why nails can change color, such as nail polish, smoking, and certain ...

According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, approximately 50% of people with psoriasis will also have nail psoriasis. Nail psoriasis can affect a person’s fingernails or toenails. Nail psoriasis ...

A lurking health condition may be at your fingertips – literally. Your nails can provide clues to other health conditions, and specialists at MedStar Washington Hospital Center can help with treating ...

Your fingernails are part of your life, but you may not think about them a ton unless you break one or spend time getting them done. Turns out, your fingernails can actually provide some clues about ...

As we focus on skincare, haircare, and overall wellness, nails often get overlooked—until they split, peel, discolor, or ...

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RA can cause several nail changes, such as longitudinal ridging, yellowing, and splinter hemorrhages. These changes are typically not painful. Nail changes from RA don’t usually need specific ...