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What does nail color mean for your health?

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9 Qershor 2022

What does nail color mean for your health?
We often do not notice them, but nails can be one of the indicators of the problems our body faces. Of course, the signs may be different, but we suggest visiting a specialist when you notice:

Nails in a very dark color
According to dermatologist and CEO of "Art of Demratology", New York, Jessica Krant, the causes can be different: natural, stroke, pigmentation change due to genetics, but when all of a sudden and so very quickly your nails start to darken we may have a serious case like melanoma of the nail, a type of skin cancer.

Gray or green nails
If you notice a dark gray or green color, you may be suffering from a fungal infection on your nails.

Blue
nails If your nails are getting a blue tinge, it means your fingers are not getting enough oxygen. This can be a sign that the blood circulation in your hands is not functioning properly and is linked to a lung or heart disease.

White nails
The causes are different, but the most serious case is a liver disease.

Thinning
nails If your nails start to thin or break, you may be suffering from iron deficiency and anemia.

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Source: Women's Health