9 Things Your Nails Can Tell You About Your Health
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Nails are the last thing to grow back after an injury or illness, so they're a great indicator of your overall health and well-being.
Nails grow at a rate of about 0.1 mm per day, which is why they are such a good way of knowing how your body is functioning.
They also have nerves that send information back to the brain when they are touched or injured. This can be really useful if you want to know whether an injury is serious!
Nails can be affected by diseases such as psoriasis, diabetes, and kidney disease. They can also reveal whether you have any deficiencies in key nutrients like zinc, iron, or vitamin B12. In this video, we are going to be talking about some interesting things your nails might be trying to tell you about your overall health.
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Timestamps:
Intro - 0:00
1. Yellow nails - 01:12
2. White spots - 02:05
3. Cracked or brittle nails - 03:04
4. Discolored nails - 04:14
5. Pitted nails - 05:36
6. Ridged nails - 06:24
7. Bluish nails - 07:22
8. Nail biting - 08:08
9. Reddish nails - 09:07
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I have been taking calcium and bioton supplements and eating more veggies and ive seen a huge difference in my nails. My nails have always been very soft and they rip very easily but when I eat well its 100% better
Interesting fact: I had surgery and had on my usual nail polish using dip powder (no artificial tips). After surgery my oxygen readings were low and I had to go on oxygen. They kept reading my oxygen levels with end of finger clip on device. After a few weeks of being on oxygen with continued low readings, another nurse made me turn my finger 90 degrees within the clip and my oxy levels were great. She said the nail polish can interfere with the readings!
@MajICReiki
3 ай бұрын
Wow! Did you really not need ro be in the hospital that long?!
Unfortunately doctors and nurses do NOT check nails and toenails. You have to be your own advocate. Thank you for this information.
@Ajhc73
7 ай бұрын
They’re not interested
@cnlights2
5 ай бұрын
That bc it's old school. Technology has taken over
@rovert381
4 ай бұрын
We do but we don't always disclose
@Zebragal0911
4 ай бұрын
@@rovert381 Well none of the professionals I've encountered. Not even in my chart or portal.
@terimkel3
3 ай бұрын
@rovert381 I doubt this. Otherwise, why would someone not say anything if they could really observe something on a patient?
Zink for ridged nails , small dose with a meal takes about 2 months to make them smooth, also cures some acne . A 2fir.
@nelsonabrantes5186
3 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tips
00:00 0. Intro 01:12 1. Yellow nails 02:05 2. White spots 03:04 3. Cracked or brittle nails 04:14 4. Discolored nails 05:36 5. Pitted nails 06:24 6. Ridged nails 07:22 7. Bluish nails 08:08 8. Nail biting 09:07 9. Reddish nails
@Luckiducky888
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@local_totaldramafan
10 ай бұрын
Ty
@user-wy7ds7ws7f
8 ай бұрын
Ty
@robertsims6032
5 ай бұрын
Like.
@justbecause502
4 ай бұрын
Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing this with us so far I don’t see anything on my nails I’m grateful for that again thank you😊
Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.
Thank you for sharing this video 📹 ❤️
My ten nails have always been ridged, as long as I can remember, they never caused me any problems,
I got ridged nails after being in hospital some years ago for a month with pneumonia ‘n pleurisy & having a VATS decortication procedure. Whether it was the pneumonia or the large constant doses of IV antibiotics, I have no idea, but I’ve had longitudinal ridges ever since. Also heaps of wrinkles appeared at every joint in my knuckles too. They’re still there too.
Thanks for the information 😊
Thanks for sharing
Thank you, helpful information
Very productive information Thank you
💯 percent good knowledge 👏
Your information is very interesting.
Thanks for sharing.❤❤❤
Thank-You
Thank you,x
I should have seen this 1-2 yrs ago. I had a vertical line on both my toe nails. I took a clippers to them & found the dark lines were not attached to nail bed. I have been cutting the nails really short, now they are both becoming lifted & thick. My doctor didn't even seem concerned
Thank you very much😊🇦🇺
Good information 👌
Happy Preparation Day and Gooooooooood mooooorniiiing. It seems that "Chronic nail biting" is hereditary in Jamaica 💯🇯🇲
@jamaicanprincess4124
7 ай бұрын
it is not.
@alfa_romeo55yush82
5 ай бұрын
Lie dat. Is where you get dat deh information from???
This is great thank you
I have pretty healthy nails. I do have a clumsy problem 😂 i have dropped large food cans on my toe nails. Caught my entire foot in the door and against the bed frame. Ive had an entire nail fall off due to dropping a heavy box😂 i just need to be more careful when using my feet
Nyce info Ma'am
Good job
Vary informative, Thanks
I'm watching this video in Thailand. I have been suffering from ridged nails more prominent on the left hand. Is there any cause for concern?
Vinegar baths have helped me fend off fungus. It also relieved the itching from athlete's foot.
@michaeljose3556
Жыл бұрын
Hey, I was wondering if you've heard of the Department of Health's health and human services support program that helps people.
@rubysamuelson2659
Жыл бұрын
Apple cider vinigar is the best treatment for fungus
@ThisarethedaysofElijah
Жыл бұрын
@@rubysamuelson2659 how is it used
Immunotherapy has made my nails prone to splitting and cracking and I had white spot’s with chemo
My mom and grandma(nurse) taught me to never wear nail polish when going to the doctors office ... so they can check the health of your body, including some systemic diseases. 💅🛑
@Oceangirl1234
Жыл бұрын
They never check nails at least not mine
@deborahwalford3601
10 ай бұрын
Me too n grandmother nurse😊❤
@Alwaysinvisable
9 ай бұрын
The doctor has never looked at my nails. I’ve even asked what is going on with my nails and get nothing. I don’t think doctors believe in this.
@augustamcclymont2344
8 ай бұрын
No Dr. has ever checked my nails. Very informative, thank you.
@cabazoncabazon5952
8 ай бұрын
Wow good idea 👍
Vertical nail ridges are common as we age and nothing to worry about. For athlete's foot on your toenails the most effective treatment is fast and cheap-apply Clorox using cotton balls. 💕☮🌎🌌
@maxsmart8954
8 ай бұрын
Toenail fungus is an internal infection.
@mcfact1827
5 ай бұрын
@total freedom... are still out there
@pedrorodriguez2914
4 ай бұрын
Vicks
Jamais vu ça Woaou bravo Docteur travail bien merci prévu
Awesome Video Mam 😊
I live in the United States and Texas they say I have psoriasis but I don't think so my nails my cuticles overgrow constantly into my nails and it looks horrible get medicine from the dermatologist and it comes right back goes away and comes right back I was in the painting industry forever especially industrial painting and I think that's how it all started
Love your utubes
Most of these can be related to trauma as well. Would more expect to see something on clubbed nail
Thanks
I have ridges I’m trying so many things to make them flat how long Will you see results if your deficient
I learned this when I was young.
The texture and hardness of my nails has changed due chemotherapy. They have way more ridges, but they're also much stronger. Lousy way for my nails to finally improve in my 60s.
I went to the dermatologist a few weeks ago to get my annual mole check. I told the nurse lady that asks a bunch of questions before the doctor comes in, that I wanted my nails looked at because I have pitting, bad ridges and beaus lines. Doctor comes in and does mole check and I forgot to ask him about my nails. Wouldn't it have been written down? Why did she even ask me then? So I still don't know if it's a concern or not without making another appointment.
If you go to 6:11-6:12, that sums-up what remains unhealed on my left and right large toes. Is this just something that remains as a reminder of the former toe nail fungus, or is there a next step to get this center end of toe nails to grow back?
@rayc9899
Жыл бұрын
Water is soooo gooood for us and our nail, and also Vicks vaporizing colds rub for nail and happy feet.
I have dark lines that come and go, does it mean it's a vitamin deficiency or should I check for melanoma?
My nails are white as if there is no blood beneath. What can be the reason?
The white spots can be caused by having too low potassium, leaving the ratio calcium/potassium off balance.
I have very ridged nails now and I have Crohn’s disease and for the 2nd time in 10 years I have extreme!! Low calcium and vitamine D. in my country your vitamine should be between 75 and 150 (even some people say that during the winter it can be between 50 and 150….for older people, so not me!) and my level is at 13 right now so it explains everything! And my calcium was at 2 and should be higher then 3,5. But calcium was fixed with an IV with calcium (within 24 hours I felt like a superhuman for about 48 hours with that new level of higher calcium!) And not only did I have ridged nails on 2 nails I also had 2 strange looking nails 👀 it looked like they were flaking (is that how you say it in English?) peeling of from the nail bed side……but ever the calcium IV that stopped immediately 😊
hmm... many potential causes to many nail signs. So what do I do with this information?
@Angle86
Жыл бұрын
@Iyas kelu wait fr the nails to grow
I really liked the video, but again I was disappointed because they did not give any info. On a problem nail. Several times over my life I noticed my nailbed suddenly very sensitive. When I look closer the 1/3 - 1/2 of my nailbed, where the cutical connects is pealed/stripped of parts of the top layer. Example: when you remove a piece of tape from the roll there is a snag the piece tears jagidly. Then you have to go back & peal the remainder that was stuck/ left behind. Sorry for the length but it's hard for me to explain briefly.
Some years back, I slammed my right middle finger in the door jam...ouch! The nail turned black. I didn't want to have a blacken nail forever. But the nail eventually came off and a new one grew. Never had that happened to me before. couple of my toe nails had a little yellowish tint and growing kind of funny. I started putting some tee tree oil with some coconut oil and doing pretty good. I know I don't drink enough water especially in the winter time.
@rosepetals8181
11 ай бұрын
OMG 🤭Car door...I SOAKED IT IN CAMOMILE AND LAVENDER OIL,IT WAS REALLY SMASHED...REFUSED TO GO TO HOSPITAL AFTER WHAT THEY DID TO MY MOTHER ( MAL-PRACTICE),THEY KILLED MY MOTHER...NO ONE CAN TELL ME DIFFERENTLY,EVER!!!(AROUND COVID B.S, QUARANTINE)
@cynthiaschorr553
8 ай бұрын
🪷Wow! How valuable a “post”! Thank you for this meaningful info. Going to share with family. ANSWERS to questions have carried about, most of my 69 years. 🪷
unfortunately your video does not include any mention of what is called Whitlow finger nail i dont know how to heal it iodine, manuka pure oil just trying to keep it clean & dry and keep it as ok as i can without it being an eye - saw/sore thanks for info.
One of my nails grows in waves. If you look from the side you see a wave. Where does this fall into?
Calcium issues doesn't cause white spots on nails that had already been debunked. Missing lanula can most times be due to genetics and just not seeing them. Yellow nails is seen with red and orange nail polish. Nail ridges are common with age as well as iron deficiency which is really common with girls and women. Before you freak out thinking you are dying just know a lot of these are not sinister.
@bigsmall246
8 ай бұрын
White spots are just caused by hitting the nail on something hard.
You could add Terry's nails to your list.
Why don't you mention the vitamin that's needed?
My nails have no moons except my thumbs. They were there as a child, but have disappeared over the last 48 or so years. My nails also either curl from one side or the other or they try and fold themselves over. This is not from having them too long... this starts when they are about 3mm from the nail bed.
@pattyconley4096
17 сағат бұрын
Mine do that too. They're so ugly now.
An antibiotic (Tetracycline, I think) puts longitudinal ridges permanently.
@Barbievamppink
Жыл бұрын
Thank u for that bit of info. I used to take that when I was younger. I have the ridges, but thankfully u can’t see them unless you’re looking closely.
@tammylevings531
4 ай бұрын
i had scarlet fever when i was young and was allergic to penicillin...i was prescribed tetracycline and terramyacin, now known to weaken dental structure, so it makes sense that it could affect the nails also🙃
So what can I do to help my breaking and splitting nails. I have tried lots of supplements but don’t seem to work. With Thanks Sandy😘
@An-Ma
Жыл бұрын
I’ve learned to apply oil every time after washing hands. Just one drop is enough for all nails. Just sort of rub it in. You have to do it religiously, but after 4 weeks my nails are much harder and stronger!
@rayc9899
Жыл бұрын
try iron...work wonder for me.
Pourrait-on avoir une traduction s'il vous plaît merci beaucoup 🍀
One very important condition that is not covered is Barrs lines*spelling*. These are lateral ridges that could indicate a serious medical condition.
You did not mention about splitting nail beds I have this condition for over 20 years it is very annoying.
@lenab1450
Жыл бұрын
Where is my reply ??
And she totally missed people with Hypothyroidism often have ridges going down their nails.
@medusa1340
6 ай бұрын
this makes sense to me now 😮
This was EXCELLENT information.What kind of Dr do u see about your nails?? I have 3 out of the 11 things mention on my nails! Brittle, the dent, and lines! and linez
@user-ud4oj7vs4d
5 ай бұрын
My Dr's never exam my hands or nails!
My thumb nail is growing with a vertical ridge in the middle. It now splits as soon as starts getting longer & I'm having to keep it short. All my other nails are fine. This has been going on now for over a year. I do not bite my nails and very rarely wear nail polish. I apply oil on my cuticles and use a wooden nail stick to ease my cuticles back. Any advice?
@deborahlynhetherly934
Жыл бұрын
I had same on my thumb for 6 months wouldn't grow or hold together so I take vitamins and drink milk
@hazelhendersonhoggan3292
Жыл бұрын
@@deborahlynhetherly934thanks, I take vitamin D and drink full fat milk.
@diannejackson2166
8 ай бұрын
Me too ! Middle finger , right hand. Over 12 months - so annoying. Have to keep it cut short or it catches on fabrics or my hair.
@suzannehodgkins7197
5 ай бұрын
Get your thyroid checked
@oneofmanycrownedremnant21
5 ай бұрын
My thyroid tests are normal until the antibodies test, thyroiditis. I have thumbs and pointers splitting.
Thank you for sharing I appreciate you.... GOD BLESS YOU AND ALWAYS KEEP YOU ❤️ 🙏🏽
Thank you but what can be used to cure the psoriatic nails, please?
I almost died on that antifungal drug listed in this video.
@pamelahobson1377
11 күн бұрын
Taking that medication wrecked my nails and created serious skin conditions.
I thought the longitudinal lines in my nails were from old age. They have always been extremely hard. In regards to psoriasis, yes I have had a severe blistering psoriasis and it will lift the entire nail right up off the nailbed. I would see a good dermatologist if I was having nail problems. Don't go to a busy clinic style office. Find one with a private office and no more than one PA. Some Dermatologists don't even treat psoriasis. They just want the easy cosmetic cases.
@evamariachristus721
Жыл бұрын
For 68 years i had brittle, breakable nails. One day I dropped some IODINE on one nail when I was dropping it onto a deep cut near the cuticle. About 3 days after that I noticed that the nail growing out was as hard as a rock. I decided to put drops onto all the nails and see what happens. Now i use an eye dropper once a week to drop Iodine onto my nails at night They do go brown at first then by the morning the brown is all gone. All of my nails are now absolutely rock hard. I have to use strong clippers to trim them. I use very little IODINE so a small bottle lasts me for months. Maybe my body was short of Iodine and the drops fix the problem. I have noticed that my hair has also grown thicker and at 71 has still not gone grey. I do so love nails that do not look ugly and hair that does not break or is brittle. Just do not swallow Iodine or use it in any other way.
@alonataranets
Жыл бұрын
It could be the sign of lack of B12 or iron
@matildevera6568
Жыл бұрын
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@matildevera6568
Жыл бұрын
@@evamariachristus721 😊
@bonniemoerdyk9809
Жыл бұрын
About 22-3 years ago, I had just started to go to a dermatologist who also had a Pathology degree. I had, at that point, been dealing with a systemic disease for well over a decade, but my doctors were not sure what...something more rare. Roughly once or twice a year, for about 6 weeks at a time, it would rear it's head and I would feel lousy and get these weird bumps on my fingers. The Dermatologist got me in just as it started to clear up....but he had a good idea of what it was. Told me to get in right away next time. Next time, couldn't get in again till as it was clearing up...even though I told scheduling that the dr wanted to see me right away. Soon after, he changed his office into one of those skin care Spas that could care less about diseases. So, THANK YOU Kitty!! I will look for one w/o a SPA attatched. Will most likely have to go to a small town near by.
Ik heb aan beide dikke tenen kalknagel maar dat is van het zwemmen gaan die nog over naar normale nagels?
Hi the nail polish is no date. & we don’t kwon Oh !-> this is old or new ? 😪 if we use it ?
There is a brownish film on my nails.. what maybe the reason?? It came on its own I didn't touch any dirt recently
I bit my nails my entire life up until about 8 years ago. My nail beds are now permanently deformed. Now that my nails are growing, they flair up and out because there's no nail bed for them to grow on . I have to trim them much shorter than a normal nail would have to be. I don't know what a woman in my situation would have to do if she wanted longer yet normal looking nails.
@carolynnmarkiewicz6015
Жыл бұрын
Spoon nails can be a iron deficiency Anemia or thyroid problem. Best to have test run.
@Andrea-in9hs
11 ай бұрын
Massage them, stay hydrated, eat well,and appreciate more what you have.
I gave up biting my nails. Not because I was motivated to, but because I had seven teeth removed
@ov9322
Жыл бұрын
Biting nails is absolutely disgusting 🤮
@clementbraimah2001
8 ай бұрын
Interesting😂
What about the skin discease?
I have Ridged nails
None of the videos I've watched on Nails explains why the middle figer and ring finder nails on my right hand cup downward This has only happened since I turned about 65. I know another lady that has the same 2 fingernails that do the sme thing. I'd love to know what vitamin or mineral is low in my diet that causes this.
@Ax.DaEdge
Жыл бұрын
Do you mean like spoon nails?
@donnashelton464
Жыл бұрын
@@Ax.DaEdge No, the nail bed is basically ok but as it grows out it flattens outand dips down toward the end tip of the finger.
@nseight
Жыл бұрын
Hello Donna Shelton :-) I have this also with the same 2 fingers , only it is my left hand. I am female , early 50's. It is realy odd. Sending best & well wishes from Scotland*
@bigsmall246
8 ай бұрын
@@donnashelton464it's probably some lifestyle thing if it only affects 2 fingers. Maybe sewing or something?
@My_Secret_ArtSketchbook
6 ай бұрын
How is your LIVER???
How about nail cuticle
Please can u tall me best crame or lotion for body…hand….&lage please please please
Which dr we should see for signs on the nail? 🎉
My nails are rigged a little now , but I have a terrible program with a few of my nail Splitting and then you have to cut back allow to regrow only for them to SPLIT AGAIN. Help!
@oneofmanycrownedremnant21
5 ай бұрын
Have you been checked for thyroiditis? I have thumbs that split.
@brendacrutcher2237
5 ай бұрын
No, never heard of such? Please explain!
? toe nail turns black, the bout 2 months later falls off. what could be the cause?
Evening Primrose Oil good for hair & Nails Just take 1 @ Day
my nails and hair grow back like wolverine, how can i slow the growth rate?
I have a brown straight line on my right thumb nail
@IamParalegal
5 ай бұрын
Often not cancer, if it’s narrow, but best to get it checked.
Anyone knows the cause of why skin line under nails are not same level (not perfect curve or line), which make the white nail part (that you cut) has different length and difficult to cut without leaving some. I hope these make sense.
I have some problems my nail. Nails are growing no properly also nails are left with skin hands and legs.
What would cause a fingernail to get a split in it right up through the middle from bottom to cuticle?
@hannahsonnenschein-xn2fj
Жыл бұрын
Dear Deborah! my Mother had this too for over 50 years. no Doctor could help. than she wanted to clean something and put her Hands into chlorcleaner ( in Austria "Danchlor") and it disapeered. :-). but you can put sterillum classic Pur on it - thatś harmfull and after a few weeks the nail will grow new and nice. I hope so! love from Vienna - Tünde
@deborahtye6494
Жыл бұрын
@@hannahsonnenschein-xn2fj thank you I shall try this
@susanwashington3664
Жыл бұрын
Are you diabetic? That could be the cause...Get your doc to check it!
@deborahtye6494
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Hannah
Developing lumps in my body
Plus ones that over grow super fast mainly w beer it seems
Amei dessa exploração só que está a ser muito rápido e penso em português
I got white sporty nails what do I have?
I have a straight white line on my thumb it starts about halfway
my nails are kind of pitted because of stupid acrylic nails, idk how people can properly get them off w 0 damage on the nail
I noticed that my are shiny. I wonder what caused that?
What about toe nails verses finger nails....
Still ... doctors ignore my nail problem... soooo.....?.. and as well as this video and most others..
Wow! I just remembered the doctor looking at my nails when I was much younger & me being SO embarrassed because I bit my nails.(cringe)
Dirty nails causes health problems ❤
Tell us something we didn't know fifty years ago. Your nails are subject to the blood flow of the finest capillaries. So in addition to being time recorders of your health for the last few months, they can react as quickly as a few hours to what you have eaten. A sudden dry brittle or cracked finger nail can be caused by eating a lot of butter or fried food that day.
@oneofmanycrownedremnant21
5 ай бұрын
Many parents are not passing on their knowledge, have you?