Certain colours can indicate serious health conditions such as heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, and diabetes.

Finally, the AAD said that dusky red half-moons on your nails could signal a range of conditions including lupus, heart ...

White spots on your nails are often the result of a nail injury called leukonychia. Other potential causes include allergies, fungal infection, mineral deficiency, or heavy metal poisoning.

The American Academy of Dermatology Association has warned people to look out for different colours on their nails as they ...

Dr Lynch says there are three common causes of white spots under the nail: minor trauma or injuries to the nail, allergic reactions to substances such as nail varnish or fungal infections.

Particularly, the presence of white nails might indicate liver diseases such as cirrhosis, the most advanced form of the condition, or diabetes, although ageing naturally causes white nails too ...

From eczema and psoriasis to arthritis and Parkinson’s, the appearance of our hands can tell us a lot about the state of our ...

Our nails, although often neglected, are more than just functional tools or elements of beauty: they can be important windows ...

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Other possible causes are smoking ... Occasionally, you may find white spots on your nails. "Usually, those white spots are not very significant," said Dr. Anthony. The white spots are known ...

“Osteoarthritis causes joint stiffness ... sign of a fungal infection in the nails that presents as white spots. White nails can also be a sign of low protein,” says Prof Lear.