Sunday, February 12, 2012

A look at your nails, a look at your health.


To the trained eye the nail bed can be a quick way to evaluate a person’s overall health. The nails can show signs of both physical and mental disease. A bluish tint could be a sign that the affected person is suffering from some kind of lung disorder. This is because of how clear the fingernails are. They can show if a person’s blood isn't getting enough oxygen. Similarly, especially red nail beds could be a sign of heart disease. Something that I found particularly interesting is that a skin disease called Psoriasis can also show on the nail surface. This would like rippling on the nail surface. According to Joshua Fox, MD, director of Advanced Dermatology, obsessive compulsive disorder is likely to be the cause of persistent nail-biting or nail picking. Make sure you pay attention to the changes in your nail, they could be a give away to problems with your health.




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