6 signs on nails you should not ignore

Your fingernails can reveal important clues about your health. Changes in colour, texture, shape, or growth may be harmless, but some can signal infections, nutrient deficiencies, or underlying medical conditions. Pay attention to persistent changes to keep your health in check. Here's a list of nail diseases you should be aware of as suggested by Mayo Clinic. (unsplash) (Source: Photo by unsplash )

Pitting or Deep Grooves Nails: Small depressions or pits in the surface of the nails can be more than cosmetic. They’re often associated with psoriasis, an autoimmune condition that affects the skin and joints, but can also accompany other inflammatory diseases. (wikipedia) (Source: Photo by unsplash )

Clubbing (Nail Rounding and Swelling at the Tip): If the tips of your fingers appear rounded and the nails curve downward (resembling the shape of a drumstick), this “clubbing” can suggest reduced oxygen levels and is linked with lung disease, heart disease, or inflammatory bowel disease. (wikipedia) (Source: Photo by unsplash )

Spoon Nails (Koilonychia): If nails are concave and resemble a spoon shape, this can be a sign of iron deficiency anaemia or other systemic issues related to blood health. A nutrient deficiency or chronic condition should be checked by a clinician. (wikipedia) (Source: Photo by unsplash )

Cracked or Splitting Nails: Repeated cracking or splitting that doesn’t improve with moisturisation or protection can point to underlying thyroid disease, nutritional deficiencies, or chronic skin conditions such as eczema. (wikipedia) (Source: Photo by unsplash )

White Nails with Dark Rims: Nails that appear mostly white with dark rims can be a sign of liver disease (such as hepatitis). These changes are sometimes referred to as “Terry’s nails” and warrant medical evaluation. (official 'X' handle of Web MD) (Source: Photo by unsplash )

Yellow Nails: Yellow nails that persist may indicate a fungal infection, but can also signal respiratory conditions like COPD or a condition called yellow nail syndrome, which may affect lymphatic drainage and pulmonary health. (wikipedia) (Source: Photo by unsplash )