Methods for determining diseases by nails, which we will talk about in this article, will help to take timely measures to get rid of the health problem that has arisen.

An experienced physician can determine a person's health status, not only by the color of the skin of the face and the presence of edema, circles under the eyes, but also by the condition of the nails.

What do nails say about human health?

Even in ancient times, each nail of the hand was associated with the state of health of a certain internal organ the human body.
Healthy nails have a pink color, a smooth surface, a little natural shine. The slightest deviations from this indicate the appearance of health problems.

Video: 5 things that nails tell about your health

How to identify the disease on the nails of the hands?

When determining the disease, one should take into account the change in nails according to:

• Nail plate drawing
• The state of the lunula
• Shape of nails
• Color of nails

Diagnostics according to the condition of nails

Plate pattern

• White spots - low hemoglobin, lack of vitamins, lowered immunity, possible problems with the central nervous system

If only on the index fingers, then there may be excessive deposition of calcium salts

• Black spots are a sign of endocarditis
• The nail changes greatly due to fungus and psoriasis
• Paired horizontal stripes - lack of protein in the diet. Kidney disease, which removes excess protein from the body
• Division across into two halves indicates advanced kidney disease. The bottom of one half is usually milky, the top is normal
• A line that does not appear from physical impact, is formed when high temperature, fever. They indicate diseases that have already been transferred, the deeper the line, the more serious the disease.
• Black spots that did not appear from an injury indicate liver disease, inflammation of the heart membrane
• A beige or brown formation under the nail, warns of the possibility of cancer
• Yellow or brown spots on the nail at the edge of the nail, may appear due to psoriasis
• White spots in the form of flakes or crumbling grooves, warn of the appearance of fungal diseases
• Brittle and flaking nails, a sign of a thyroid disorder. Moreover, if hair falls out, the skin peels off, it can indicate the presence of vitamin deficiency and hormonal imbalance
• Small numerous dimples - a sign of psoriasis
• Nail tears or deep grooves - may be dysbiosis or intestinal ulcer

Lunula state

we observe the state of the lunula

Lunula are white semicircles on the nails, on the border with the cuticle

• If the lunula disappeared - lung problems
• If only on the index finger, then the pancreas, liver, and large intestine are not working well. There may be diseases of the small pelvis. Spheres of ENT
• On the middle finger, the disappearance of the hole, notifies of a vegetative-vascular disease, a violation of the heart rhythm, hypertension or hypotension, this is a harbinger of a failure of the cardiovascular system
• If there is no hole on the ring finger or the hole decreases, it may be a violation of the endocrine system, lymph nodes, this is a call to a mandatory examination of the body
• On the little finger, the hole disappears quickly, as this is a sign of a problem with the small intestine. May disappear in hypertensive patients suffering from cardiac arrhythmias

Video: Nail Diagnosis

Diagnostics of the toenails

The toes as well as the hands can say a lot about the state of a person's health:

• Large of both legs are responsible for the brain
• Index finger on the right - lungs (colon), adrenal glands. Left - heart (small intestine), thyroid gland
• The middle toe of the right foot is connected to the internal and external genitals. Left - sense organs, pineal gland
• The ring toe of the right foot diagnoses the kidneys, bladder, testes and ovaries
• Left toenail - brain and spinal cord, pituitary gland
• The little toe nail on the right foot is responsible for the health of the spleen, stomach, pancreas. Left nail - liver, gallbladder, thymus
• According to the condition of the toenails, you can learn about vascular diseases
  Thickened toenails that cannot be cut off with scissors indicate chronic arterial and venous disease.
• Bluish discoloration of toenails indicates severe circulatory disorders and thrombosis.
• Fragility and delamination of the nail is a sign of a fungal disease

Nail shape and health

We check the health by the shape of the nails

An important factor in the diagnosis is the shape of the nails.
The outlines of the nail plate are considered: in shape, pattern, size, concave or bulge.

There are many options for the shape of nails changed as a result of the disease, we will consider the main ones:

• A bent, depressed toe over the entire nail surface indicates a chronic or hereditary alcohol addiction
• A flat and short nail testifies to heart disease.
• A nail in the form of watch glasses, formed from diseases of the bronchi, heart, lungs The swollen last phalanges warn of cirrhosis of the liver, hepatitis, ulcers, thyroid problems
• The increased area of ​​the nail - a problem with the lungs
  It is important to understand here that the shape must be viewed in the comparative period: it was narrow, but it became wide - it speaks of a problem. The presence of natural indicators is not considered
• A flat nail warns of respiratory problems. If additional changes appear, bronchial asthma is possible. Additional foliation of the marginal rim, diagnoses helminthic invasion
• A pipe-shaped nail bent inward is a harbinger of cancer. You should not make the diagnosis yourself, but you should make an appointment with the doctor
• Triangular nails predict spine disease
• Concavity in the center of the nail and a bluish tinge indicate anemia.
• A bright pink, rounded, magnifying glass nail - a sign of respiratory illness

Nail color and health

The state of health also depends on the color of the legs:

• Yellow nails - the liver is out of order
• The surface is red - erythremia possible
• The entire white surface or partly not reaching the lunula warns of liver cirrhosis
• Purple and blue nails - congenital heart disease

Diagnostics by nails photo and description

Dividing the nail in half - eczema, psoriasis

Transverse grooves are a sign of improper nail care. Also formed due to the transferred stress, infectious disease and other serious illnesses already suffered. Due to poor nutrition and a lack of zinc in the body

The longitudinal line is rare. Appears due to acute malnutrition, severe arterial disease, with arthritis, lichen planus... Vertical grooves, may be the result of excess carbohydrate intake, iron deficiency, bowel disease

White nails, a sign of the development of liver cirrhosis, thyroid disease

Half white, half pink nails, warn of kidney failure

Health on hand nails table

Changes in the nail plate	Possible disease
White nails	Hepatitis, liver cirrhosis
Yellowish, thickened, slow growing nails	Lung problems
Yellowish nails with a slight bluish discoloration at the base	Diabetes
Half white, half pink nails	Renal failure
Red nails	Problems with heart
Pale and white nails	Anemia
Grooves or splitting of the surface of the nail	Psoriasis or arthritis
Thickening of the terminal phalanges of the fingers	Lung disease
Black lines under the nail	Melanoma
Red, jagged lines along the nail fold	Lupus, a connective tissue disorder

Without professional knowledge, it is very difficult to diagnose a disease from photographs of nails. The violations of the nail plate listed in the article give help only in the direction that you should pay attention to your health. In case of radical changes in natural nails, you should consult a doctor.

Video: Diagnosis by nails

Hands can tell a lot about a woman. From them you can immediately see how she treats herself, and how much she appreciates. This is important because the attitude of others directly depends on the assessment of oneself. By and large, to keep your hands well-groomed, it is enough and home care... But in order to give your hands a shine, to make your nails not only neat, but beautiful and expensive-looking, it is better to turn to a professional.

Turning to the salon, you can get confused: what type of manicure is better to do? Then the hands will look like the best way? Of course, each species has its own advantages and disadvantages, its admirers and opponents. In order to make a choice and get it for real, it is better to familiarize yourself with each and choose what is most suitable.

Salon manicure types

Classic manicure (wet, trimmed)

Offered by all salons, the most common. Before starting treatment, hands are steamed in warm water. Because of this, it is often referred to as "wet". It is easy to do and the handles look very neat.

First, the old varnish is removed, dry nails are given the desired shape. After that, the hands are immersed in water, the cuticle and burrs are removed (therefore, the manicure is called edging). At the end, a hand massage is done with nourishing cream and varnish is applied.

Despite the seeming simplicity of the procedure, it is dangerous with injuries and infection. Therefore, it is better to take seriously the choice of a master and a salon.

European manicure (not edged)

It is called so because it was invented and widely used in Europe. It is called “non-edged” due to the fact that the cuticle and burrs are not trimmed, but processed with a special cream containing lactic acid.

After a few minutes, the cream is removed, exfoliates and the cuticle is removed and stops growing.

Such a manicure is much safer, there is no risk of catching a fungal infection. Its minus - the effect will be visible only after five to six procedures.

This is a kind of non-edged European, performed using a special apparatus. It is done on dry nails. Takes very little time. The attachments on a special device rotate very quickly, removing cuticles, irregularities, roughness and excess part of the nail plate, polish the surface of the nail. The master only controls the apparatus, controls the process.

Hardware manicure should only be done in the salon. At home, you can injure yourself. In no case should you combine hardware and classic manicure - the consequences can be very unpleasant. After all, both types have an aggressive effect on fingers and nails.

This look is ideal for those with brittle nails, dry skin and damaged cuticles. Hands are immersed in a bath in a special apparatus filled with cream or lotion. The agent is heated to a temperature of 50-55 degrees.

At such a temperature, blood circulation improves, and the active substances of the funds penetrate faster into the cells of the skin and nail plate and the effect increases significantly.

After the procedure, lotion (cream or other means) is rubbed into the nail, and the skin flakes are removed with a pumice stone. The nail is polished and varnish is applied.

This is a kind of classic manicure, with intensive nail therapy.

Before you do trim manicure, the master carries out a procedure to improve the condition of the nail plate:

• massage using essential oils or .
• medical wraps and masks.
• "Sealing" the nail - a deep effect on the nail using a mixture of vitamins and minerals.

Treatment procedures should be carried out once or twice a month. And to maintain the beauty of nails, do a regular manicure.

What varnish to choose for a manicure?

After the chosen manicure has been done, the question arises - which nail polish to choose? To create a harmonious look, you should pay attention not only to the fashion requirements, but also to many other nuances.

Clothes and accessories alone are not enough: you still need to choose the right shoes, hair, makeup, and even nail polish.

At the right choice varnish, it will emphasize the beauty of your hands, make the image more graceful and give it completeness.

Today's fashion industry can offer so many colors and shades of varnish that it is sometimes difficult to determine which one is better to focus on and what to combine it with.

It should be borne in mind that nail polish should be in harmony with clothes and accessories, be appropriate in a given situation and complete your style and image, and not get out of it. For instance, bright shades do not go with sportswear, but go well with a festive or evening outfit.

Neutral colors and shades (transparent, cream, coffe-au-lait) are suitable for any look and are in harmony with both formal and casual wear.

Having stopped your preference on one of them, you can safely go to the gym after work, and in the evening - for a holiday and not worry about the reasonableness of your choice.

For business meetings and everyday office work, a varnish that is close in color to your clothes is perfect. You will look well-groomed, and at the same time show good taste and ability to dress according to the situation - an even calm color will not "catch" the eyes and distract others. To achieve this effect, choose matt varnishes glitter-free and refrain from overly bright, flashy tones.

As for colored varnishes, red is very popular, although many people forget that it is not combined with all styles and images. It is best suited to evening and festive dresses, combined with dresses and formal suits.

A safe option would be to combine red lacquer with clothing in neutral achromatic colors, especially black and gray. Such a design will draw attention to your hands, will become a picturesque addition, a "highlight" of your image, but will not be discordant with the main color scheme.

Lacquers of black and dark tones- deep blue, dark purple, burgundy, coffee - create a bright accent and are in harmony with many colors of clothes, both dark and light. However, in this case, you should avoid combining with pastel colors, and also not combine black and dark brown in one image.

As for bright, juicy tones (bright green, crimson, yellow, turquoise), when using such a varnish, it is worth repeating its color in cosmetics or in one of the accessories.

For example, you can choose lipstick or eyeshadow, shoes or jewelry to match your manicure. Thus, your outfit will be stylish, thoughtful and will not create the impression on those around you that you have decided to wear “all the best at once”.

There are varnishes that form a kind of pair, identical in color and differing only by the addition of sparkles. Moreover, their use is fundamentally different.

Matte varnishes are almost universal, so they can be worn “to a feast, to the world, and to kind people,” but it is better not to overuse varnishes with sparkles and save them until a corporate party, birthday or New Year.

Lacquers with a silver or pearl shimmer can be combined with both festive and casual summer outfits. This color will give your image not only a festive look, but graceful simplicity and noble restraint.

Today, gel polish coating is one of the most demanded services in the field of manicure. Almost every salon has this service. To begin with, consider the very technology of manicure with gel polish.

Advantages of gel polish:

• convenient and simple application to the nail plate;
• fast polymerization after application;
• brightness and color saturation, and the gloss of the varnish remains the same as when applied until the very moment of removal;
• no harm to your nails and no allergies.

If you follow all the rules for applying this varnish, it lasts up to 21 days after painting. And also, unlike ordinary varnish, the gel does not lend itself to physical influence, does not become covered with cracks and does not need correction.

At the end of the procedure, you need to avoid prolonged contact with hot water for a couple of days, since the polymerization process has not yet been completed.

1. First of all, it is worth treating the nail plate. We choose the shape of the nails that you like and that suits the type of your fingers and nails. After that, it is worth aligning the outer edge of the nail and cleaning it from dust.

Before you coat with gel polish, you are not prohibited from doing a regular manicure. But without the use of oil and cream. Be sure to remove the cuticle, otherwise if gel polish gets on it, it will flake off.

2. Then you need to remove the gloss from the nail plate, making its surface matte. But don't overdo it! Next, you need to remove dust, moisture and fat residues from the nails using a desiccant. Thanks to this, the gel polish "adheres" well to the nail.

5. Then we proceed to the next procedure - coating with base gel. An important thing in the process of applying gel polish is that all layers must be applied with maximum fineness. Dry the base in a UV lamp.

6. The next step is the application of gel polish - what gives the color saturation. If you apply only one layer, then the result will be translucent colors, for a more saturated color you need to apply two or three coats. Each layer must be dried in a UV lamp.

You need to try to keep the layers as thin as possible. Otherwise, instead of a great manicure, you will end up with bubbly nails.

7. The final stage is top covering. It is needed to protect the previous layers and give more shine. It should be applied thicker than the rest of the layers.

Remember to choose good materials and appliances, carefully study the instructions and maintain the drying time of each layer.

It takes only 10-30 minutes to remove the gel polish. It is removed by being soaked in a special liquid, like acrylic nails. The soaking time depends on the time that the gel polish was on the nails, as well as on the presence or absence of a primer.

As a result of soaking, gel polish, like a film, rises and falls behind the nail plate, and can be easily removed with an orange stick.

Watch a video on how to properly make a manicure with gel polish.

Application technology, SECRETS of gel varnish coating

In ancient times, nails played a huge role and symbolized sometimes diametrically opposite things in different eras and in different cultures. In some tribes, they were painted black, as they believed that the hands looked more beautiful that way. Medieval Chinese tangerines did not cut them at all and allowed them to curl, since in those days long nails symbolized wealth and power. What nails can tell
Before you start examining the look of your nails, pay attention to their general condition. Many of the signs listed below may not mean anything other than that your nails are running. For example, white spots and stripes on the nails also occur when manicure is too careless. Rough nails indicate that your hands are in alkaline solutions for a long time, after which they were not used fat cream for hands. Who works with different chemicals, forgetting to wear reliable gloves, can "earn" yellow or Brown color nails. However, do not wear gloves for more than 30 minutes, as long-term wearing of rubber gloves results in a "sauna" effect, as a result of which the nails become softened and weakened. By the way, rubber gloves should always have a cotton lining. You can get rid of yellow spots on your nails by sticking your nails into the pulp of a cut lemon for 20 seconds. Do this every time you apply a new nail polish. When the hands are in the water for a long time, the nails swell and "twist". Don't forget this!

About health…
1. Convex nails, like a glass from a watch, together with other manifestations, indicate a problem with the heart, lungs, or with the functioning of the thyroid gland.
2. Somewhat concave nails indicate blood clots or fungal skin diseases.
3. Strongly thickened nails indicate that their owner does not have blood circulation (the cause may also be in the lymph glands).
4. Thin, fragile and easily breakable nails indicate disorders in the circulatory system and indicate a lack of vitamin B2 and iron in the body.
5. White spots and stripes on the nails indicate digestive disorders and metabolic disorders (especially proteins). They may indicate that you have damaged the nail plate when you trimmed the barbs too much.
6. If the nails are stained with yellowness, then this is an indication that you have either undergone antibiotic treatment or are taking vitamin A (carotene) in high doses. If the nails are slightly yellowish, then this may indicate diabetes or lung disease.
7. Brown colored nails indicate that your adrenal gland is malfunctioning.
8. A conspicuous pallor or a non-contrasting "crescent" are the first signs of liver cirrhosis.
9. "Motley" nails (half light, half with redness) suggest that a blood and urine test for sugar should be done, because this may be a symptom of incipient diabetes mellitus.
10. Nails with longitudinal and transverse grooves:
- longitudinal ones speak of the onset of a pulmonary disease or of a bronchial disease (smokers should especially bear this in mind);
- transverse can mean ailments of the heart and circulatory system.
11. "Wrinkles" on the nails only indicate your age. Unfortunately, the nail plate, like the skin, tends to wrinkle with age.

About character ...
Well-groomed nails indicate that their owner is distinguished by high self-esteem and it is very important for her to make a favorable impression. It also speaks of a woman's good organization, as neat nails indicate that she regularly takes time to tidy them up.

The bitten nails betray a nervous and restless woman who is completely lacking in self-control and discipline. However, these not-so-positive characteristics are combined with great imagination and tremendous creativity. It is enough just to name the names of famous personalities who have such a problem with nails Elizabeth Taylor, Gina Lolobrigida and Paloma Picasso. However, this bad habit must be fought: try to avoid stress, regularly do manicure, then you will not have a treacherous desire to "gnaw" your nails, constantly find something to do with your hands, even during rest.

Happy owners of long natural nails, admittedly, spend little time in the kitchen and doing the laundry. Well, we can only envy them.

A little history "from the life of nails"
1800 - Almond-shaped nails were especially popular. The nails were covered with perfumed red oil and polished with a suede cloth.
1830 - The orange tree manicure stick, invented by Dr. Sits, appeared in Europe, which is still widely used today as professionals and women at home.
1900 - Women cut their nails with metal scissors and use metal files. Tinted creams or powders are rubbed into nails to add shine. A prototype of nail polish has already appeared and is applied with a camel hair brush. However, it is short-lived, erased in a day.
1910 - the emery nail file is invented
1910 - Anna Kindred of North Dakota files for a patent. She invented a protective nail polish that protects nails from discoloration after contact with chemicals.
1917 - The November issue of Vogue magazine strongly warned women not to cut their cuticles. Various American companies have already begun to offer women a wide range of nail care products: cuticle remover, pink nail polish (in liquid, powder and solid form).
1920 - TV stars don't really follow the latest nail art trends. Although the latest inventions in the development of ... automotive paints serve as the basis for nail polish.
1925 - Transparent pinkish-red nail polish is marketed. In the latest fashion, it is applied only to the central part of the nail plate. The well and the edge of the nail remain uncovered. However, stylists and etiquette recommended that women give up too bright, defiant tones of nail polish. At the same time, Max Factor began producing the first nail polish. It was sold in a small metal pot and was a beige powder that was applied to the nails. Then the nails were polished with a suede cloth. Which gave the nails a shade and shine.
1927 - Max Factor introduces a new shade and shape of nail polish, this time pink cream in a porcelain pot. It is applied to the nails, polished, and the nails acquire a natural pinkish tint. An unusual innovation also appears - a white liquid that is applied under the nail. After drying out, the manicure was somewhat reminiscent of what we now call French.
1929 - Perfumed nail polish is presented to the court of the female public, but it met with due understanding and quickly disappeared from store shelves and salons.
1930 - Gena Laboratories launches nail polish remover
1932 - Charles Revson and his brother, chemist Joseph Revson, and Charles Luckman create an opaque nail polish based on pigment, not dye. Revlon is created to bring color matching between nail polish and lipstick.
1934 - Anna Hamburg receives a patent for colored false nails, which are easily fixed on the natural nail plate and can be easily removed without causing harm. At the same time, Maxwell Lappé, a dentist from Chicago, creates artificial nails for those who like to bite them. And the Max Factor company launches a liquid nail polish on the market, which is very similar in composition to modern counterparts. However, the limited number of pigments used explains the collection's meager palette: red, dark red, scarlet and crimson. It was during these years that it became fashionable to cover the entire nail with varnish.
1938 - Women of fashion began to pay attention to toenails, now they are also painted in the same color as fingernails.
1950 - Various colors of nail polish appear, so fashion tends to softer and more delicate tones.
1970 - The time has come for artificial acrylic nails... They are no different from the real ones, except that they are much stronger.
1978 - Very long nails are in fashion, but this is the prerogative of only the rich.
1975 - Orly introduces the first French manicure set.
1976 - Square nails become extremely popular.
V last years fashion has become very democratic and is developing according to the scheme "who in what way": there are quick-drying, silver varnishes, varnishes with sparkles and mother-of-pearl. It is becoming fashionable to decorate nails with decals, rhinestones and drawings. However, the classics are always in fashion - French manicure or bright red nails will probably never be superseded by new "techno" or "acid" fashion trends.

Our body is an integral system, the elements of which are closely related to each other. Malfunctions in the work of one organ will certainly affect the other. It so happens that this happens even before the "main" part of the body hurts. For an experienced doctor, such indirect signs are no less important than obvious and noticeable ones.

It is important to know that nails are one of the indicators of the general condition of the body. Even slight changes in their relief and color can inform you of health problems. Therefore, if you suddenly notice that nail plates have changed, you know - this is a reason to listen to your body more carefully and, possibly, consult a doctor.

In some cases, poor nail condition hints at health problems.

Is there a cause for concern?

Not every dot or groove is a sign of a serious medical condition. Sometimes nails deteriorate due to unfavorable factors that directly affect them. For example, nail plates are damaged by:

• aggressive means household chemicals and chlorinated water (that is why it is recommended to carry out any household chores with gloves);
• exposure to ultraviolet radiation. By the way, this also applies to work with equipment like a copier. To protect your nails, you can varnish them with UV filters;
• poor quality manicure tools and improper performance of this procedure. If you are not confident in your own abilities, give up the traumatic edging technique and go to the "European" version. In this case, the cuticle is not removed, but softened with special means and pushed back. This type of manicure is considered more gentle than edged;
• use of acetone-containing liquid for nail polish remover. She dries up the nail plate;
• injuries - bruises, blows, pinching, etc.

If your nails have not been subjected to any such tests, and their surface still changes, it is quite possible that this is indeed a sign of the disease. Fear should increase if, in addition to problems with the nails, you observe other symptoms: pain, fever, aching bones, disorders of the work of any organs, etc. So what could a change in the condition of your nails mean?

What does brittle nails indicate?

First, this effect can occur due to a lack of fluid or fat in the body. Their deficiency leads to the fact that the nail plate loses its elasticity and begins to crumble. In addition, breaking off the tips of the nails may indicate that the body lacks vitamins and minerals. Presumably, calcium, fluorine, zinc, biotin, vitamins A, E and group B, especially B12, were in deficit.

Brittle nails in women who have entered the menopause indicate that the body needs calcium. The hormonal changes that occur during menopause affect the absorption of this substance. So even with a sufficient intake of calcium from food, the body may feel the need for it and signal this with brittle nails. In addition, weak, crumbling nails are a common sign of fungal infections.

Slow nail growth

The growth rate of the nail plate depends on many factors, including your age and the time of year. So, in older people this process is slower than in young people. In the cold season, nails also do not grow as fast as in the warm - so in winter this should not be a cause for concern.

Sometimes it is not enough to treat nails - you need to pay attention to the body

Also, nails can slow down growth if the body lacks magnesium and calcium. And in this way, he reacts to stressful conditions. Experiences affect the functioning of all organs, including the functioning of the circulatory system. Stress causes vasospasm, which affects the matrix of the nail. He is not getting enough nourishment and growth is stunted.

Changes in nail color

A healthy nail plate is pinkish in color. If its color changes, this may indicate that something is wrong in the body. Of course, before you go to the doctor, make sure that your nails may not have discolored for other reasons. For example, they can turn yellow from nicotine and from contact with vegetable juice (eg, carrot and beetroot); also, color varnishes and shedding fabrics that you washed by hand can affect the shade of the nail plate. If this is not the reason, it's time to see a doctor - a change in the color of the nails may indicate serious illnesses.

• White color. Whitish nails are a sign of anemia and abnormalities in the liver (up to hepatitis), and individual white spots indicate a lack of calcium, iron, copper or zinc. Hormonal disruptions can also be the reason for the appearance of such points.
• Yellow. With lung diseases (for example, emphysema), the nails grow slowly, thicken and acquire yellow... Diabetes makes itself felt in a similar way. Only in this case, the yellow color of the nail plate is accompanied by a slight blue discoloration of its base (hole).
• Red color. Red nails indicate heart problems. If red lines do not appear on the nail itself, but on the skin fold at its base, it is quite possible that you have lupus or a dysfunction of the connective tissue. True, the nails can also turn red from the defeat of the fungus. So, before going to see a cardiologist, consult with a dermatologist.
• Blue color. The bluish color of the nails also testifies to cardiovascular diseases.
• Black color. Black lines under the nail plate require special attention. They can be the result of a blow - the blood "caked" under the nail. But if you remember for sure that you were not injured, see your doctor as soon as possible. This is how melanoma makes itself felt. It can also cause darkening of the skin, as well as the formation of growths and seals around the nail plate.

Non-uniform surface of the nail plate

This group of nail injuries includes grooves, longitudinal lines, bulges and dents. Normally, the nail should be smooth and even. If deformations appear on it, their nature will tell you which doctor you should make an appointment with.

• Bulging nail plates are the most commonly reported respiratory problems. We can talk about lung diseases, bronchitis or cancer.
• If, on the contrary, the nails become concave, this is a sign of insufficient iron in the diet, and in severe cases, even iron deficiency anemia.
• Transverse grooves appear due to heart attack, pulmonary embolism, fever, or other serious illness. They indicate that during a certain period, while the body is struggling with the disease, the nail has suspended its growth. As soon as the disease recedes, the plate will grow as quickly as before.
• The appearance of longitudinal stripes is often associated with disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, in particular, with impaired digestibility of food.
• If the nail looks "porous" and is covered with small dents, holes, this is a sign of spleen disease.

Pay attention not only to the color of your nails, but also to their structure!

Ayurveda warns

Ancient Indian healers also noted the connection between the condition of the nails and health. According to their concept, each of the fingers is responsible for a specific organ or body system. To diagnose a disease by the nails, Ayurvedic masters pay attention not to the plate itself, but to the hole. Normally, the hole should be white and crescent-shaped. At the same time, the nail Pink colour and matte. If the type of hole differs from that described, this may be a sign of a disease.

• Thumb. Corresponds to the head and respiratory system. If the nail hole has become smaller than usual, Ayurveda advises you to contact a specialist of the appropriate profile. And the disappeared hole may be evidence of mental illness.
• Forefinger."Responsible" for the pancreas, liver and large intestine. Changes to this hole should lead you to an ultrasound examination room.
• Middle finger. He is in charge of the circulatory system and all the vessels of the human body. A lightened or disappeared hole is a sign that problems with blood supply have begun. A good therapist, or better a phlebologist, will help.
• Ring finger. The lymphatic system and hormones are his area of ​​responsibility. Changes in the hole signal that the body is experiencing difficulties with metabolism. The thyroid gland and the entire hormonal background of the body are also threatened. Do not delay visiting an endocrinologist.
• Little finger. Indicator of the state of the small intestine and heart. If the socket is missing, you may have atherosclerosis, arrhythmias or other heart rhythm disturbances, as well as high blood pressure. There are also suspicions of ulcers and enterocolitis. In any case, in case of any changes in the hole on the little finger, a consultation with a gastroenterologist and a cardiologist will not be superfluous.

Believe Ayurveda or not - everyone's personal choice. But more than once it happened that official medicine discovered the effect of any substances only when the unofficial one had already used them for more than a dozen centuries ... Who knows - it is quite possible that the theory of Ayurveda is correct. In any case, today no one disputes the fact that nails indicate diseases.

Regardless of whether you take a traditional or non-traditional approach to treatment, pay attention to your nails and, perhaps, they can help you prevent a serious disease or ease its course.