4 Signals Your Fingernails Are Sending #Health #HealthInformation

#VerticalNailLines #NailHealth Vertical nail lines can be a sign of various medical conditions. Four Warning Signs Your Nails Send You 1. Nutritional Deficiencies - Protein and Vitamins (Symptoms) Deep vertical lines, thinning nails, and easy breakage at the tips. (Cause) Insufficient synthesis of keratin, the main component of nails, and zinc and biotin deficiencies. 2. Hypothyroidism (Symptoms) Very dry, brittle nails that lift from the skin - onycholysis. (Cause) Hormonal imbalances that impair nail root cell regeneration. 3. Skin Cancer - Melanoma (Symptoms) Black/brown vertical lines. The lines may widen or darken into the surrounding skin. (Cause) Malignant tumors caused by cancerous mutations in melanocytes. 4. Liver Disease & Chronic Renal Failure (Symptoms) The entire nail turns milky white—"liver," or white above and brown below—"kidney." (Cause) Changes in blood flow due to decreased albumin levels and uremic toxin accumulation. 📚 References and Sources [Seoul National University Hospital] Black vertical lines on the nails (onychomycosis melanoma) may be a simple pigmentation disorder, but they can also be an early sign of toenail/subungual melanoma, a common condition in Koreans. Therefore, a biopsy is recommended. [Korean Dermatological Association] Vertical grooves (ridges) on the nails are a classic sign of aging, but can be exacerbated by irregular nail growth in thyroid disease and severe nutritional imbalances. [National Health Information Portal] Terry's nails, which appear in patients with liver cirrhosis, and half-and-half nails, which appear in chronic renal failure, are significant indicators of underlying medical conditions. 📢 Disclaimer This video is based on reliable research, but is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. If you have an underlying medical condition or are taking medication, always consult your doctor before starting a new exercise or diet regimen. #Melanoma #LiverHealth #Hypothyroidism #NutritionalDeficiency #SkinCancer #HealthInformation #NailSelfDiagnosis #KidneyFailure