The condition of the nails can indicate serious diseases

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British orthopedist Dina Gohil told what diseases indicate bad nails As it turns out, the color and texture of the horny plates are important.

Concave nail shape, also known as koilonychia, is a type of dystrophy. Corneal plates with this disease, as a rule, have a healthy appearance and a smooth surface. At the same time, this form may indicate the presence of a fungal infection, Express reports.

Also, koilonychia often indicates endocrine disorders, anemia, diabetes, lichen planus, psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus and other diseases.

Yellowed nails can indicate improper nutrition and excessive use of nail polish. Thin and fragile plates with a yellow-brown tint may indicate a fungal infection of the nails. Yellow spots also appear as a result of smoking.

Weak nails often indicate problems with the thyroid gland. Dysfunction of this organ can provoke a change in the shape and color of the plate. Brittle nails often indicate either an overactive or underactive thyroid gland. Also, when this organ is diseased, the fingertips become swollen, and the nails become crooked.

The horny plates on the hands can also become layered against the background of changes in the hormonal background. In addition, this condition can indicate diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, food intolerance, fungus and psoriasis.