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Dark nails indicate a B12 deficiency, white nails can indicate anemia, red nails are due to Heart disease, blue nail beds are a sign of a lack of oxygen in the blood, and yellow nail beds are a symptom of liver disorders. There are also other things your nails can indicate by the ridge type, the shape of the nail, and the quality of nail (brittle or fraying for example) as well.
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Do fast growing nails indicate a health concern?
Yes, it is possible that excellerated growth in the nails on the hands or feet might indicate a health problem. One example that can cause excellerated growth is a thyroid condition called Graves' Disease. Please check with your doctor if you think you might have any health condition.
Does eating your nails affect your health?
No
Can and home health aide cut nails?
Yes
Why nails are yellow sometimes?
Yellow nails are sometimes due to stains such as by saffron or turmeric. If not by food, the nails may be yellow due to fungus or underlying health issues. Such possible health issues include psoriasis or Type II diabetes.
Why are acrylic nails not allowed in the medical office?
Health care workers with artificial nails are more likely to carry pathogens, particularly MRSA, under the nails.
Why do finger nails crack at the sides?
Nail issues can often indicate a vitamin deficiency. White spots indicate a lack of Calcium, small vertical ridges indicate a lack of Potassium.
Does a nail and hair salon need registered with the health dept in Oregon?
You have to have a health certificate to do nails anywhere. While it's not widely known there's a substantial health risk to doing nails, especially the risk of infection.
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What type of cancer can causes pincer nails?
Cancer does not cause pincer nails, but pincer nails may indicate an iron deficiency. Typically, a single pincer nail is the result of nail damage, ill-fitting shoes or a fungal infection.
What do blue nails mean?
A bluish tinge will indicate that either a) you have poor circulation (which can indicate heart disease in extreme cases), or b) your body weight/ body fat % is too low. Low body weight + cold = blue nails. Hope I've been of some help =)
Does a smelly fart indicate a health problem?
Not usually, no.
In what ways is the growth of hair and nails similar?
Hair and nails are both a modified type of skin. Their growth can tell about a person's general health or illness.
