When the body has some abnormality, it often sends out various signals. Nails are one part of the body that sends out signals that there is something foreign in our body.

Nails are one part of the body where abnormalities can be most easily observed. Normally, nails will have a pale pink color compared to the skin color of the flesh beneath the nail. They have a smooth surface. The skin around the nail is strong and does not recede. The nail is neither too thick nor too thin. However, if there is an abnormality or a difference from what has been mentioned, เล่นเกมคาสิโน UFABET ทันสมัย ฝากถอนง่าย such as pale nails or other symptoms, this may be a sign that the body is showing that something is wrong.

We can observe these 5 signs. 

1. Observe the thickness or thinness to see if it is abnormal or not

Very thick nails are abnormal nails. There are many diseases that can be the cause, such as fungal disease, in which in addition to the nails becoming thick, the nails may also change color to yellow or white. The nail surface and the nail tips may be rough. In addition, psoriasis may also contribute to thick nails. Psoriasis often causes thick nails in several nails, in contrast to fungal disease, which causes only some nails.

    Thinner than normal nails may be caused by anemia, which is a lack of iron. Nails will be thin and curved like spoons. In addition, in the elderly, nails may be thin and brittle at the tips.

2. Rough nail surfaces

    are a common symptom. The nail surface may have small pits. If there are many nails, it may indicate psoriasis or allergies. However, it can occur in some children without any cause. In some cases where the patient has a severe illness, deep grooves in the nails may be found in the horizontal direction from the nails forming abnormally during the illness.

3. Red, swollen skin around the nail:

    In people who frequently come into contact with water, the skin around the nail may become mushy and easily irritated by chemicals, such as chemicals from dishwashing liquid and household cleaners. Sometimes, a fungal infection may also occur. In some patients who have a bacterial infection in this vulnerable area of ​​skin, the skin around the nail may become swollen, red, and pus-filled. The swelling and redness usually do not last long, which is different from people whose skin around the nail is swollen from chemical irritation.

4. Discolored nails: Physical illnesses can affect the color of the nails.

    Black nails may be due to skin cancer, fungus, trauma, moles, or it may occur on its own. In the case of skin cancer, it is noted that the black nail will have an uneven black patch, only one nail, and a recent history. There may also be black skin at the base of the nail.

    White nails are found in people with chronic kidney disease.

   Nails that are two-thirds white are found in people with diabetes, cirrhosis, and heart failure.

    Nails with white horizontal stripes may be a sign of hypoalbuminemia. When you press on the nail with your hand, the white color will fade.

5. Onycholysis .

    Normally, the skin at the tip of the nail is attached to the nail. However, certain diseases, such as psoriasis, thyroid disease, fungal infections, and dermatitis, as well as certain medications, can cause the edge of the skin attached to the nail to recede.