Pranam “Your nails are a very good reflection of your health. Many things can occur in the nails that can signify systemic or skin problems,” says dermatologist Christine Poblete-Lopez, MD.Pay attention to anything on or around your fingernails or toenails that suddenly appears different, she says. “Anything that doesn’t look normal ought to be addressed. Your best course of action is to see a doctor as soon as possible.”
Here are six conditions that can also cause symptoms in the nails. However, for a diagnosis, it’s important to see your doctor, who will take many factors into account besides nail symptoms. 1. Stress Fingernails and toenails are closely related to hair, Dr. Poblete-Lopez says. Just as your hair might fall out after an illness or a prolonged period of stress, your nails can also exhibit symptoms. Most frequently, stress <https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/11874-stress> will cause side-to-side lines to appear on your nails. 2. Moles or melanoma A concern about nail color is one of the most common complaints dermatologists hear, Dr. Poblete-Lopez says. Discolorations usually appear in lines that run from cuticle to tip, and they can be benign moles <https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/transcripts/6948_nails-your-health-from-age-related-changes-to-serious-cancers> or cancerous melanomas <https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14391-melanoma>. African-Americans and Asians are more likely to experience normal pigmentation changes that are related to ethnicity. You should consult a dermatologist if the skin under the nail plate — the hard part of the nail, covering the fingertips — develops any brown coloring, she says. These developments are always more of a concern if they affect a single finger instead of all. Brown lines that run into the cuticle could be a sign of melanoma. Ones that stop at or before the cuticle are likely caused by moles. 3. Arthritis Small cysts that grow near or on the cuticles may arise with arthritis <https://health.clevelandclinic.org/5-questions-to-ask-before-exercising-with-arthritis/>. These are benign (not cancerous) and best addressed by a hand surgeon. 4. Psoriasis This common skin condition is usually characterized by scaly, red patches, but it can also impact fingernails and toenails, Dr. Poblete-Lopez says. If you have yellow-red discoloring on your nail, often called an “oil drop” or “salmon patch,” you should consult your dermatologist. Here are other symptoms that can also indicate psoriasis <https://health.clevelandclinic.org/is-psoriasis-damaging-your-nails-how-doctors-can-help/> : Indentations: Nicks or pits on the nail plate, which is the hard part of the nail that covers the fingertips. Beau’s lines: Lines that run side-to-side across the nail. Skin thickening/nail loosening: Thickening of skin under the nail, which can dislodge the nail (onycholysis) from the nail bed. This generally starts at the tip and works their way toward the cuticle. White areas: Distinct white spots on the nails, also called leukonychia. (The cloudy white spots that sometimes appear on fingernails and toenails do not fall into the category, and aren’t cause for concern, according to Dr. Poblete-Lopez.) Black lines: Black lines running from tip to cuticle could be tiny clots called splinter hemorrhages or dilated and burst capillaries — potential symptoms of psoriasis. Redness: The usually pale areas near the cuticle turn red, which could be caused by congested capillaries, another possible sign of psoriasis. RELATED: How to Deal If Your Psoriasis Leads to Psoriatic Arthritis <https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-to-deal-if-your-psoriasis-leads-to-psoriatic-arthritis/> 5. Kidney disease Several nail changes can indicate the presence of acute or chronic kidney disease <https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15096-kidney-disease-chronic-kidney-disease?_ga=2.937073.1562279892.1548683090-1086902645.1487783865&_gac=1.120317562.1546534664.CjwKCAiAgrfhBRA3EiwAnfF4tl9MfLC3yB-Dp4szKbZJiRnrs9LZS1cuq2sLiA8wAZ-JbtThP-lwUBoCBuAQAvD_BwE>, Dr. Poblete-Lopez says: - Beau’s lines: These side-to-side lines can be a symptom of acute kidney disease. - Ridged nails: Also called koilonychia, rough nails with ridges can exist in the presence of kidney disease. These nails are also frequently spoon-shaped and concave, and they can point to iron-deficiency anemia <https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/3929-anemia?_ga=2.30876671.1562279892.1548683090-1086902645.1487783865&_gac=1.157927112.1546534664.cjwkcaiagrfhbra3eiwanff4tl9mflc3yb-dp4szkbzjirnrs9lzs1cuq2slia8waz-jbtthp-lwubocbuaqavd_bwe&_ga=2.30876671.1562279892.1548683090-1086902645.1487783865&_gac=1.157927112.1546534664.CjwKCAiAgrfhBRA3EiwAnfF4tl9MfLC3yB-Dp4szKbZJiRnrs9LZS1cuq2sLiA8wAZ-JbtThP-lwUBoCBuAQAvD_BwE> . - White streaks/spots: Similar to psoriasis cases, distinct white streaks and spots on nails can point to chronic kidney disease. 6. Darier disease Darier disease <https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/darier-disease> is a rare genetic disorder that causes a skin rash and appears mostly in adolescence. It shows up in the fingernails and toenails as broad, white or reddish stripes that run from cuticle to tip. A V-shaped nick near the fingertip can also indicate this condition, Dr. Poblete-Lopez says. Prevention Preventing underlying conditions that impact your nails isn’t always possible, Dr. Poblete-Lopez says, but you can care for your nails by staying hydrated and eating a well-balanced diet <https://health.clevelandclinic.org/mediterranean-diet-still-best-for-heart-cardiovascular-benefits/>. Be sure you’re consuming enough Vitamin B and zinc because those nutrients greatly strengthen your nails. In many cases, she says, changes to your nails can be normal and don’t point to any undiagnosed health changes. But, if you have a question, consulting your doctor is always best. “Some nails may not appear smooth or they might have longitudinal strips or ridges. As long as whatever you see is consistent throughout the distribution of the nail, it’s likely OK,” she says. “If there’s something out of the ordinary, though, it’s reasonable to see a dermatologist.” KR IRS 6521 On Thu, 6 May 2021 at 14:43, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty < [email protected]> wrote: > *NAIL- NAKHAM* > > I was little confused first whether the spelling NAIL is same meaning *NAKHAM > * as well as AANI in Malayalam and Tamil. I verified Oxford dictionary > and found same. Both are sharp at one end. > > *Nakham is thick skin over flesh and the edge we* see in dark colour > is the *DEAD CELLS*. Hence while cutting nails we do not feel the pain. > The moment the cutting equipment touch live area, we would feel pain, and > blood would be coming. > > Just imagine- Without nail we would not get grip in fingers, we cannot > peel skin of orange or plantain. We cannot scratch our body on itching. > There could be no person who can remain without scratching the severe > itching area. If itching is uncontrollable one may leave the place for > scratching and return to wash room. Earlier most used rough walls to > scratch itching on the back, if another is not there for help. *Now we > get back scratching rods* > > Vegetable merchants dislike checking the stage of growth of ladies’ finger > or drum stick pressing with nail by women. Fruit merchants do not like even > pressing with fingers. > > We would have observed nail growing throughout our life. If not cut, they > may break and fall of its own while we hit somewhere or such occasions. But > growth of dead nail end would give ugly appearance since falling is not > uniform. > > *Now nail cutters are there, finger nails would cut easily, but for toes, > may not work proper. Even large size nail cutter. Files may be better.* > > To beautify women used earlier Maruthani(Henna) and now nail polish on > the nail. However nail polish gives neat and beautiful appearance after > cutting nails. Doctors ensure finger nails are cut periodically, since they > use hands for inspecting patients. > > At one time the barbers had special scissors and they used to cut nails > along with hair cutting for the aged and kids. Now beauty parlour makes the > nail beautiful. For men also beauty parlours have come. > > *Nail is used for pinching*. Some children are of pinching habit. Some > school teachers on those days used to pinch/smear students for not > studying in the ears. Why do teachers alone- Some mothers too pinch > children on hands or smear on ears for making them obedient. *This still > follows.* > > However we are not as capable like cats which can withdraw and extend > nails as they wish. > > Ladies killed lace using nails from their hair. Now they either use > gloves or other applications. They feel it not hygienic especially in front > of others. But lace grow still in long hairs. > > *Regarding cutting of nails- Tues days and Fridays are prohibited for > cutting nails*. Evening time is prohibited for cutting nails. The concept > is lakshmi will not be happy with those houses. > > After wetting cutting nails is easier. Scissors use for cutting nails is > reduced with the coming up of nail cutters. > > After any damage in toes nails would not grow properly in the affected > area- It is till his end of life. Sometimes nail in the main toe in feet > (Thallaviral) may grow hard. Filing could be a better solution. Nail would > come as powder as told earlier. > > For some the flush under skin would swell and give pain. *Nakhachuttu.* > Wearing a lemon in the affected area could reduce the pain and after days > solve the problem. > > For some *gap can develop between flush and nail.* Even a small dust > /earth particle enter there can give pain- till the particle is removed. > Washing > feet clearly especially toe area and nails there are suggested to diabetic > patients during bath or at any convenient time. > > *Fighting with tooth and nail* is an English idiom meaning with all > capabilities opposing the other. > > Nail biting is a habit with many. For some it is totally uncontrollable. > Some control to certain extent. Young Women on shy use to draw circles or > lines using nails in the toe while meeting strange young men etc. > > With the meaning nail (aani) there a saying- *a nail on the coffin-* an > action or event likely to cause something to fail or come to an end > > *Writer- R. 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