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  2. Leukonychia - Wikipedia

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    Leukonychia. Other names. White nails or Milk spots[1] Specialty. Dermatology. Leukonychia (or leuconychia) is a medical term for white discoloration appearing on nails. [2] It is derived from the Greek words leuko 'white' and onyx 'nail'. The most common cause is injury to the base of the nail (the matrix) where the nail is formed.

  3. 10 health warnings your nails may be sending you - AOL

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    LittleThings/Heeral Chhibber. According to WebMD, dry, brittle nails that frequently split or crack have been linked to things like thyroid disease and fungal infections.. But they can also ...

  4. The hidden dangers of acrylic nails and why you might ... - AOL

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    Extremely thin nails may not be the best for acrylics. 4. It might be hard to spot, but infection below the nail bed can become all too real. This also goes back to overused, worn out nail tools ...

  5. Here’s Why Your Nails Keep Peeling and Flaking—and ... - AOL

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    9. You need to exfoliate. When skin feels dry we tend to reach for a body scrub to slough off any flakiness. The same intention applies to nails. “The nail is composed of layers of dead nail ...

  6. Green nail syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Green nail syndrome is an infection that can develop in individuals whose hands are frequently submerged in water resulting in discolouration of the nails from shades of green to black. [ 3 ][ 4 ] It may also occur as transverse green stripes that are ascribed to intermittent episodes of infection. [ 3 ] It is usually caused by the bacteria ...

  7. Nail disease - Wikipedia

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    A nail disease or onychosis is a disease or deformity of the nail. Although the nail is a structure produced by the skin and is a skin appendage, nail diseases have a distinct classification as they have their own signs and symptoms which may relate to other medical conditions. Some nail conditions that show signs of infection or inflammation ...

  8. We Ask a Derm: Are Acrylic Nails Bad for You? - AOL

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    Acrylic nails have been around for decades. Used to add length and thickness to your natural nails, they’re also super customizable in their shapes and colors. Though their popularity continues ...

  9. Naming in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Naming laws. Traditionally, the right to name one's child or oneself as one chooses has been upheld by court rulings and is rooted in the Due Process Clause of the fourteenth Amendment and the Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment, but a few restrictions do exist. Restrictions vary by state, but most are for the sake of practicality.