A professional can identify health problems even by the condition of the patient’s nails.
If dark stripes, spots appear on the nails, this is a sign that it’s time to see a doctor.
This statement was made by therapist Alexei Khukhrev, the publication reports.Moscow 24 “.
As noted by the doctor, if the spots under the nails appeared on their own, they are irregular in shape and different colors, this may be a sign of melanoma.
Nail problems can also talk about other possible ailments.
For example, if they break often, this is a sign of iron deficiency. In some cases, this indicates problems with the thyroid gland.
If there are inflammations, pustules and ulcers around the nails, this may indicate a lack of zinc in the body.
Fingernails can also attack the fungus. In this case, the plaque is not only brittle, but thickening and peeling are possible.
Therefore, if there are any changes on the hands, you need to consult a doctor.
