5 Shocking Signs Of Nail Health You Should Not Ignore!

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Pale Nails

If your fingernails are looking very pale you may have a low blood count as a result of iron deficiency.

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Yellow Nails

Yellowish discoloration of nails could be because of overuse of dark nail polish, fungal infection, psoriasis, or due to smoking.

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Brittle Nails

If your nails chip off very easily and too often, it could mean you have a deficiency of the thyroid hormone.

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White Spots On Nails

White spots on nails from trauma fade, but frequent spots could indicate a fungal infection.

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Dark Lines On Nails

Dark vertical bands are harmless and are common in dark-skinned people. However, any change in the lines could indicate skin cancer.

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