Most people think of nails as something you paint, trim, or show off, but they’re actually tiny health reporters. The way ...

White lines on nails, or leukonychia, are often harmless, resulting from minor injuries. However, specific patterns like Muehrcke's or Mees' lines may indicate underlying health issues such as kidney ...

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Tiny white spots on your fingernails might be more than just a cosmetic issue. According to Dr. Shirley Koeh, these spots, known as leukonychia, could signal underlying health problems like zinc, ...

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White spots on nails (known as leukonychia) are a common condition that may affect one nail or multiple nails. Leukonychia may appear as spots, bands, or streaks. Leukonychia is generally harmless and ...

Nail fungus, or onychomycosis, is a condition that occurs when a microscopic fungus enters either a fingernail or toenail. Fungal infections occur in toenails more often than in fingernails. Anyone ...

Have you ever removed your nail polish only to notice 'white dots' underneath? If it's just a one off, you might have ignored it, but if it keeps happening or if you have lots of them, is it something ...

White spots on your nails are often the result of a nail injury called leukonychia. Other potential causes of white spots in your nails include allergies, fungal infection, mineral deficiency, or ...

A dermatologist has issued a warning about a potential sign of a rare form of skin cancer that could show up on your fingernails. Dr Leire Barrutia highlighted the importance of paying attention to ...