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Common Nail Problems

bharti — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:41:46 +0000

Nails are one of the indicators of your general health and well-being. They arenot merely present just for cosmetic purposes but they protect the delicate tipsof your fingers and toes. As nails bear a lot of wear and tear on a daily basis,many nail disorders may be a result of external factors or injury. However, somenail problems can be due to internal illnesses in your body. For example, nail discolorationsmay signal various lung, heart, lungs and liver diseases. Here are some of the commonlyencountered nail problems.

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Nail Types

bharti — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:37:34 +0000

Maintaining strong and healthy nails is not so difficult if you know your nail type.Each nail type is unique and needs to be taken care accordingly. Knowing your nailtype will also help you to go for the right treatment if you have any nail-relatedproblems. There are five different types of nails: dry, brittle, damaged, soft andnormal nails.

Know Your Nail

bharti — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:29:43 +0000

As a woman you may place a great deal of importance on how your nails look and spend a substantial amount of time and money on beautifying them. Beautiful finger nails are an expression of your personality that can help create a positive impression about you. But did you know that your nails are also indicators of your general health and well-being? Many conditions and nutritional deficiencies manifest themselves on the nails and may forewarn you about internal health problems that you may probably not be aware of.

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