manicures, picking, biting, and prolonged exposure to water or chemicals.
Pay attention to changes: New, persistent, painful, or rapidly changing nail abnormalities deserve medical evaluation.
Final Thoughts
Your nails can sometimes provide useful clues about your health, but a nail change alone does not necessarily mean you have an underlying disease. Many nail abnormalities have harmless explanations, while others require professional evaluation.
If you notice a new or persistent change in the color, shape, texture, or growth of a nail, especially a changing dark streak or new clubbing, consult a
