skinnybeanie SG The eyes may be the window to the soul but your fingernails provide a peek into your health status. Pale or bluish nails . This may indicate anaemia. Pink colour slow in returning when nail is squeezed. This may indicate decreased or slowed blood circulation. White spots. These occur as a result of an injury to the nail; not due to zinc deficiency as some believe. Beau's lines. These horizontal depressions occur after a traumatic event, such as a high fever. Clubbed nails. These nails are shaped like the back side of a spoon and may indicate cardiopulmonary disease or asthma. Spoon nails. These dip inward and could mean certain types of anemia or injury. Pitted nails. These punched-out looking spots may signify psoriasis. Anything resembling a wart around the nail. Be on guard - this could be skin cancer! Dark spot. This could be melanoma - the most dangerous type of cancer. If the spot 'bleeds' into the cuticle or nail folds or if you are fair skinned, this is a serious warning sign that requires immediate medical attention.
