Smarter Than Yesterday: What do your fingernails say about you?

Sunday, March 23, 2014

What do your fingernails say about you?

The condition of your fingernails can give very strong indicators to possible serious and/or chronic conditions for which you may need to seek medical treatment.

Fingernails — Photo of Beau's lines, Terry's nails and yellow nail syndrome

Fingernails — Photo of Beau's lines, Terry's nails and yellow nail syndrome

Troubling Nail Characteristics

Thick
Discolored
Breakage
Peeling
Ridges
Spooned

See if you recognize your nail type here.

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