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News Topical, Digital Desk : Your nails may be different in shape or size, but frequent weakening and breaking, yellowing, or the appearance of black and white spots could be signs of a medical condition. Furthermore, symptoms of vitamin deficiency or weakness can also appear on your nails. So, be vigilant and pay attention to these changes.
nails that break easily
This usually happens when hands are wet or too dry, but weak and brittle nails can also indicate hypothyroidism or iron deficiency. If this is a common occurrence, be sure to wear gloves and apply hand moisturizer when handling water or cleaning utensils.
torn nails
This happens when you use your nails as tools, press them too hard, or use nail polish remover too often. If it's not caused by an iron deficiency, be sure to apply nail lotion after every activity.
crisscross lines
If you notice horizontal or diagonal lines near your nail cuticles, but the color of your nails remains unchanged, this is normal. However, straight lines could be a sign of kidney disease or another medical condition. Consult a doctor.
When the color of your nails starts changing
- Yellowing: This discoloration of nails is normal and can sometimes be caused by an infection. Chemicals in nail polish can also cause yellowing of nails. These can also be signs of illness.
- Thyroid related problems
- Psoriasis
- Diabetes
- What to do in such a situation: In normal circumstances, natural things like tea tree oil or vitamin E oil are effective in curing yellowing of nails.
- Black lines: This is called a splinter hemorrhage. Blackish-brown lines sometimes appear on the nails. Injuries to the nails are usually the cause, but they can also be caused by psoriasis, nail melanoma, or endocarditis.
- White spots: Isolated white spots on the nails may indicate a zinc deficiency. However, this could also be due to the following reasons:
- Allergic reaction.
- Fungal infection.
- Injury to the nail.
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