Finger nails or fingernails

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Avatar n tn Though the way a zinc shortage appears in the nails more often is ridging or flaking, they can also apparently come out orange. You could try increasing your zinc intake. (If you take a supplement, don't go wild and take too much; just one a day.) But if what you have is "yellow fingernail syndrome," it could be related to something you'd like to talk to a doctor about.
Avatar f tn It is difficult to comment beyond this at this stage. Please consult a skin specialist to rule out fungal infection of the finger nails. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!
Avatar f tn I am getting zaps at the base of several nails now, but still worse in the right middle finger - it has felt "smashed" ( the hammer kind . . . not the "hammered" kind) on several occasions. This will last a few days and just go away. At the same time the nails have been electrified, I have also been have zaps in my teeth. They end up with the "cold sensitive" type of sensation. Any ideas???
560684 tn?1306712545 but recently i have been seeing other symptoms; like moderate pitting of the finger nails (this has been going on for the past 3 months), weaking of fingernails along with peeling of nails and itching of the pubic area - past 2 weeks(without any signs of pubic lice - but when i scratch the 'root' of the hairs have these small while things - almost like some sort of internal moist dandruff...the skin is fine though).
Avatar m tn I did use a condom and I fingered this girl as well. But earlier in the day I had trimmed by finger nails very short, to the point that one of my fingernails was aching. After I have had sex and fingered this girl I noticed a gap/cut near the tip of my finger where the skin meets the nail ( the point where I trimmed my nails earlier). I was wondering if I had and hiv risk and Is this high or low risk situation?
Avatar f tn i know HIV blood outside is not infection once outside but can hiv blood go under my fingernails and give me HIV ? I have no cuts on finger nails or anything I just want to know if that's an acess to the blood stream . Can blood seep through under my finger nails and give HIV ?
Avatar m tn Dear dr I wish to have someone professional to help me I was noticing my nails that there is some changes in them, i search the web and i found similar photos of mine , They name it pitting finger nail disease as if there is a disease hiden in me and my nails are giving me sort of notifications :( i would appreciate if any help can be given , i googled too much and i am lost and fraightened, My nails are pitted but not too much as in most photos, i have some pitting in each u can not notice
Avatar f tn Nutritional deficiencies that show up in the fingernails usually are in both hands and in at least 2-3 fingernails. For example, spoon shaped finger nails that can hold a drop of water. This is called the "water drop test" may indicate an iron deficiency; this has been seen in iron deficient patients on dialysis. White spotting in several nails, both hands may indicate a zinc deficiency.
Avatar f tn If your mother is concerned, suggest going to your MD and getting your blood tested. It will indicate if any nutrient, vitamin or mineral is deficient or not. Thank you for your question.
Avatar f tn I hope I am in the right forum!? I have horizontal waves on my finger nails. They are not that deep but my nails aren't smooth. Does anyone know what the cause of that might be?? Most of my nails have them my thumbs have them the most? Thanks!! Peace Out!!
Avatar f tn They are the same color as nails, not very deep but definitely noticable. These ridges are especially noticable on the bed of my thumbs and also on the toenails of the big toes. Other fingernails/toenails don't seem to have ridges, maybe just a few small ridges on index finger nails.
Avatar n tn I have found out about psoriatic nails, found in people with psoriasis, and ridges and peeling in your finger or toenails has to do with iron. High iron manifests in skin problems, and psoriasis is common in iron disorders. Google it with typing in peeling toenails or fingernails. Here is a link.
Avatar f tn t really check my finger nails. My nails have been like that for a while though. Also when I trim my fingernails I've noticed that more of the nail bed is exposed as if the nail edge has extended backwards. If that makes sense? Please help! http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/YoYo12345/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsfv04swpo.jpeg.html?
1674823 tn?1307263620 you inherited it from your mom or dad or some other family member I know my hands and nails are the same as my aunt.
Avatar f tn Hello, Such transparency of nail tips is found in those people whose hands and nails are frequently wet like with sweat or constantly in contact with water while doing household work. I would suggest you to treat the your hands and nails with the same care as the skin on your face.During the day, hydrate and protect hands with a protective and moisturizing cream. At night, repair them with creams formulated from glycolic acid—a must for improving skin texture and tone.
Avatar f tn However, I was diagnosed before the VDD with B12 def and had that problem with my nails. Since I have been given B12 shots and been taking B12 sublingual my nails have been doing much better. Have you been check for B12 def?
Avatar f tn I got a chemical burn on forearm from fertilizer at work. My finger nails went bright yellow also. Why? and how long will they stay this color?
Avatar n tn can HIV live under fingernails ... im really really anxious as i finger a girl i am a lil worried about her HIV status and therefor i washed my hand however i touched the taps with the hand i gfingered her with... i did clean the taps but after some of my family member have touched this tap after wasahing hands and then gone about there day.. im worried can HIV have lived under my nails after fingerin and or on mt hand after finger for me to then transfer it onto the tap in my bathroom ???
Avatar n tn my 7 year old son has started chewing his fingers. When school started this year we had to increase his rittalin & now we have noticed he chews his fingers & rips the skin off of them, he also chewed the nails & skin off both of his toes one night.
Avatar n tn http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/onycholysis.html As for the vertical ridges, nutritional deficiencies may be causing these. Iron deficiency and Vit B deficiency may cause some nail changes. Take vitamin C and B supplements. Take food high in calcium eg dairy products ,eggs ,milk green and leafy vegetables. Also increase consumption of lean meat.