The eyes may be the window to the soul but your fingernails provide a peek into your health status.
Pale or bluish nails
. This may indicate anaemia.
Pink colour slow in returning when nail is squeezed.
This may indicate decreased or slowed blood circulation.
White spots.
These occur as a result of an injury to the nail; not due to zinc deficiency as some believe.
Beau's lines.
These horizontal depressions occur after a traumatic event, such as a high fever.
Clubbed nails.
These nails are shaped like the back side of a spoon and may indicate cardiopulmonary disease or asthma.
Spoon nails.
These dip inward and could mean certain types of anemia or injury.
Pitted nails.
These punched-out looking spots may signify psoriasis.
Anything resembling a wart around the nail.
Be on guard - this could be skin cancer!
Dark spot.
This could be melanoma - the most dangerous type of cancer. If the spot 'bleeds' into the cuticle or nail folds or if you are fair skinned, this is a serious warning sign that requires immediate medical attention.
