Doctor Reveals 7 Health Conditions You Can Spot By Just Checking Your Nails

Small dents

These can be linked to skin problems.

“Small dents or pits on nails are often seen in people with skin disorders like psoriasis, eczema, and alopecia areata (a type of hair loss). You’d usually see other symptoms too. For example, psoriasis causes dry, scaly patches, eczema leads to dry, itchy, cracked, and sore skin, and alopecia areata shows patchy hair loss.”

Horizontal ridges lines

They can signal bad health.

“Deep grooves across your fingernails, called Beau’s lines, usually mean a serious illness or infection interrupted nail growth. Some folks got them after COVID-19. If you notice Beau’s lines and are worried, see your GP to talk about your health.”