Perhaps you have even taken to nail wraps that display a variety of unique patterns chosen to make your friends say “wow.” You might even swear by pedicures that make your feet look perfectly pampered. After all, there’s nothing sexier than 10 beautifully enamored tootsies.
Nails -- we love to paint them, pamper them, and make them look absolutely fabulous. But underneath that glowing exterior is an essential roadmap to health, one that people need to be aware of.
Nails can reveal a number of different health conditions. That’s because the shape, color, and texture of the nail itself can change when health issues occur.
This means that it’s important to periodically strip those nails of their glowing exterior in order to see just what lies beneath. (Scary thought, we know.)
So just what are the nails saying about health? Here are six important health issues that the nails can reveal.
1. Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a long-lasting condition in which the body produces skin cells too quickly. This can cause changes to both the skin and the nails. In fact, experts say that up to fifty percent of those with psoriasis may see symptoms on the nails. And in those with psoriatic arthritis, this statistic jumps to eighty percent.