Curved or “clubbed” nails are linked to pulmonary, heart, or thyroid conditions, often forming over years. Clubbing results from a gradual increase in nail curvature, which could indicate low oxygen levels. While it’s subtle, this change is worth checking if you notice it.
There’s also Lindsay’s nails and Terry’s nails, conditions that change nail bed color. With Lindsay’s nails, you’ll see a half-white, half-brown nail bed. Terry’s nails, on the other hand, look washed out. Both are often associated with liver or heart issues, hinting that something deeper may be up.
These changes might look cosmetic, but their impact is far from skin-deep. These nail conditions remind us that our body has its own way of waving a flag when something might be amiss. It’s like a visual cue card, asking us to look beyond the surface. Check out the next page to know the reason behind weak and brittle nails!