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Dermatologists explain how chemicals, manicures, nutrient deficiencies and even some medications or chronic conditions can cause peeling nails. You Might Have a Deficiency If Your Nails Keep ...
White spots on nails are a very common nail issue that can have many causes, experts say. Here's what to know about identifying, treating and preventing those white spots.
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Terry's nails is a physical condition in which a person's fingernails or toenails [1]: 659 appear white with a characteristic "ground glass" appearance without any lunula. [2]
Mapping of several bone diseases onto levels of vitamin D (calcidiol) in the blood [6] Normal bone vs. osteoporosis. Vitamin D deficiency is typically diagnosed by measuring the concentration of the 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the blood, which is the most accurate measure of stores of vitamin D in the body.
Frequent hand-washing is the usual cause, but it is also part of normal ageing. [3] Manicures, nail polish and remover, nail biting, and repeated trauma such as typing, can contribute to nail splitting. [1] Dehydration likely plays a role. [3] Nutritional deficiencies that can result in nail splitting include iron, selenium, and zinc. [1]
Vitamin D deficiency: Usually asymptomatic, causes reduce bone density (osteomalacia), rickets, myopathy, and is associated with the development of schizophrenia. It is typically diagnosed by measuring the concentration of the 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) in plasma, which is the most accurate measure of stores of vitamin D in the body ...
Pale white nails If your fingernail beds are looking a little ghostly, you may have anemia due to low levels of iron. This could lead to low levels of oxygen, which causes the skin and tissues to ...