Fingernails can say many things about a woman. Well groomed, close clipped nails are a sign of a woman who works with her hands. A French manicure sends a message of refinement. Long red nails send a more sassy message!
What can your nails tell about your health? According to the American Academy of Dermatologists, quite a bit.
Take a close look at your nails for these signs of disease
* If your nail bed is red, it is a sign of heart disease
* If your nail bed is pale, it is a sign of anemia
* If you nail is half pin and half white, it is a sign of kidney disease
* White nails are a sign of liver disease
* Slow growing, yellowing and thickening nails indicate lung disease
* Yellowing nails with a slight blush at the base are a sign of diabetes
* Black, brown, or purple marks under a nail that has not been injured should be seen by a doctor immediately. This could be a sign of melanoma, the most lethal form of skin cancer. (White marks after minor injuries or black nails after more severe ones indicating blood under the nail will usually go away on their own)
For more information about caring for nail problems and information see this WebMD article
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