Strong, Healthy Nails -- What Do Your Nails Say about You?

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Are you putting your best foot -- and hand -- forward? Your nails are a reflection of your grooming habits and lifestyle. But did you know that your nails also may reveal information about your health? It's true. Alterations in the appearance, shape, and texture of your nails can indicate an underlying health condition. For example:

• Thickened nails may be a sign of psoriasis.
• Red nail beds may be a symptom of diabetes.
• Pale nail beds can indicate anemia.
• White nails have been associated with kidney disease.
• Of all skin conditions, approximately 10% involve disorders of the nails.