Introduction to nails 🎀🧚🏼♂️
In this lesson…
You’ll learn what a healthy nail is
Healthy nails are smooth, strong, and pinkish with a consistent texture, while abnormalities can signal underlying issues.
Look for discolouration (yellowing may indicate fungus, white spots suggest trauma), ridges (vertical are often aging-related, horizontal may signal illness), peeling (linked to moisture or nutrient deficiencies), or unusual shapes (spoon nails hint at anemia, clubbing may reflect lung/heart conditions). Dry, brittle nails often point to thyroid or vitamin deficiencies, while swollen cuticles suggest infection.
Always assess nails in natural light and consider recent trauma—persistent changes warrant medical evaluation to rule out systemic conditions like psoriasis or diabetes.
