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Common Fingernail Problems and Fingernail Diseases
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The study of fingernails is sometimes called Onichognomy or Onychognomy. Below are some of the common fingernail conditions that can be found, along with their health indication. *The information here is not in any way intended to diagnose, or as a substitue for proper medical evaluation.
Fingernail Conditions
| Problem |
Medical Cause* |
| Horizontal Ridges on Fingernails (Beau's lines) |
Anemia or malnutrition. |
| Horizontal White Lines |
Kidney disease, Hodgkin's disease, or heart disease |
| Vertical Trenches |
Kidney disorders, iron deficiency, general aging. |
| Vertical Splitting |
Calcium deficiency. |
| Vertical Red Lines |
Rheumatoid arthritis or high blood pressure. |
| Pitted Nails |
Psoriasis, parasites, or eczema |
| Brittle Nails |
Calcium, Vitamin A, and/or iron deficiency |
| Blue Nails |
Circulatory and pulmonary problem (asthma or emphysema) |
| Yellow Nails |
Liver problems, diabetes, or lymphatic system trouble. |
| White Nails |
Liver problems, kidney disorders, or anemia. |
| White Spots on Nails |
Zinc deficiency |
| Nails Curving Down at Tips |
Heart or lung problems. |
| Nails Curving Up (spooning) |
Anemia, Iron deficiency. |
| Flat Nails |
Anemia, thyroid disease, or Vitamin B12 deficiency. |
| Infection Along Edge of Fingernail |
Paronychia |
Written: September 27, 2006
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