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2. Leukonychia - Wikipedia

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   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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   Discolored nails can indicate various things, including signs of an infection, a nutritional deficiency, and a problem with one of your organs. ... Among many other possible causes, thickened ...

4. Nail disease - Wikipedia

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   Onychodystrophy is a deformation of the nails that can result from cancer chemotherapy which includes bleomycin, hydroxyurea, or 5-fluorouracil. It can include discoloration of the nail, or dyschromia. Onychogryposis, also called "ram's-horn nail", is a thickening and increase in curvature of the nail. It is usually the result of injury to the ...

5. What do nails have to say about your health? Experts answer ...

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   Lindsay’s nails and Terry’s nails are conditions that result in changes to the color of the nail, Stringer adds. Lindsay’s nails cause the color of the nail bed to look half white and half ...

6. Onychomycosis - Wikipedia

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   Onychomycosis, also known as tinea unguium, [4] is a fungal infection of the nail. [2] Symptoms may include white or yellow nail discoloration, thickening of the nail, and separation of the nail from the nail bed. [2]

7. 6 things your nails could tell you about your health - AOL

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   Pale white nails If your fingernail beds are looking a little ghostly, you may have anemia due to low levels of iron. This could lead to low levels of oxygen, which causes the skin and tissues to ...

8. 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 ]

9. The best toenail fungus treatment for 2024, according to ...

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   But, as it progresses, it causes unsightly, discolored and crumbling nails. Neglecting these symptoms can result in more severe issues, such as pain and discomfort, especially when wearing shoes.