What are fingernails made out of

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370143 tn?1206679669 None of your symptoms are attributable to asthma. If your asthma is as mild as you say, even the respiratory symptoms of shortness of breath and your "bluish-purple fingernails" are very unlikely to be caused by asthma. What you describe suggests a problem with your lungs and/or your heart, resulting in shortness of breath, and fatigue. The nail blueness and your headaches could be due to a lack of oxygen.
745313 tn?1323142298 It only makes sense, as they are both made of the same thing - but has anyone else had this problem? Mine are awful! They are like paper, thin, peeling, and constantly ripping, even though they are cut completely short. I'm afraid to put on acrylics, for fear of ripping one off or something, plus they damage your nails pretty badly too. I've tried the brush on strengtheners, and the brush on wrap stuff from Sally Hansen - but I think it makes it worse. Anyone had this problem?
Avatar m tn OMG, are you kidding, I was just chewing the SH** out of my pinky!!! I used to have long beauties!!! dang it!
Avatar f tn This is so frustrating! I can't grow my fingernails out at all, because when I do, parts of my fingernails 'droop' over the tip of my fingers. It's not the entire nail -not like a club nail- it's just parts of the nail. Parts of the nail are straight while other parts of the same nail 'droop.' The mail becomes 'wavy.' Almost as if parts of the nail are stronger than the rest of the nail. All of my fingernails are like this.
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 m tn Although the components in the lines are molecules which compose HIV, they are made synthetically, totally lifeless and dead molecules, completely incapable of infecting anyone (like you can't drive a crankshaft). Thanks for making me realize how crazy I sound, I hope we both get over this paranoia asap.
Avatar n tn My fingernails are coming away from the skin just slightly down from the whites and I wonder if I've over-manicured or could it be a fungal growth? I now have to scrub my nails at least once a day as there is always a line of dirt regardless of how I've used my hands. I've tried soaking them in warm soapy water but this has absolutely no effect, the line of dirt appearing to be steadfast. If I leave them the dirt just mounts up, which not only looks disgusting but feels it also.
1674823 tn?1307263620 long-term lung disease or heart disease, such as bronchiectasis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or endocarditis inflammatory bowel disease, a long-term disease that causes inflammation of the lining of the gut stomach cancer or bowel cancer cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) polycythaemia, a condition where the blood is too thick The easiest way to spot clubbed fingertips is to hold your fingers horizontally in front of you so you are looking at the nails side on.
1067423 tn?1267740670 7 months after chemo i have 2 type w/ pinky my nails are bleeding hurt way more than anything please advise .... This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/305857'>Chemo side effects - neuropathy - bruising under fingernails</a>.
Avatar n tn Fingernails turn blue/purple because of a lack of oxygen. This can be cardiogenic or caused by anemia or certain circulatory diseases (Raynaud's).
Avatar f tn My fingernail has a dent in it! How did it come down and how do I get rid of the nail dent?
Avatar f tn I don't think my Dr has checked me for other vitamin def. which was kinda what I was wondering myself with a few vitamins. I go back the 26th of Oct. and I'm thinking of asking him to check other Vitamins. If my D is as low as it is, I'm sure I have others low too :( In my opinion it's almost useless to fix one problem without fixing others? But, wasn't sure if D would cause a fingernail problem or not.
Avatar m tn I am utter disbelief at how did I make it this far and still have a head of hair, I did not pull it out. The fingernails are a different story, What fingernails?? I 8 em all up. Still feels doable and I am still pretty confident I can do this without disappointing everyone especially myself. I have to keep reminding myself that all this will pass. I honestly thought the first few days I honestly thought that it would be impossible for me to come clean.
560684 tn?1306712545 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 f tn t for the life of me figure out what it is. I hate it when about every two weeks my nails are too long to be presentable and I have to cut them. I am most sensitive to fabric and cloth. It usually wears off after about a day but it's always such an awful day. I would love to get to the bottom of this to find out if it is psychological or physical, and how to cure it (therapy?). Please help me with this terrible affliction.
Avatar f tn does anyone know what can cause the reddish blue half moon on all of my fingers? they seem to be worse on my thumbs. thanks.
Avatar f tn Maybe you should see a doctor you could have a small tear in the vagina itself which can happen as the baby is comming out even by the babys fingernails.
Avatar f tn The doctor says my thyroid hormone levels fluctuates as do my symptoms. My fingernails are the worst and I am so very tired and weak. They are very soft and thin with ridges. I thought the synthyroid was supposed to help with these issues. Am I wrong and is something else going wrong This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/263637'>Fingernails indicative of thyroid problems?</a>.
Avatar f tn I helped this man out of his car after it flipped over and some of his blood got on my hand where there were no cuts, and on my sleeve. When i pulled off my shirt, its possible the sleeve could have brushed against the surface cuts under my nail and Im just concerned about possible transmission of HIV or Hep B ... the ER said it didnt stipulate receiving PEP, but should i go for a sevond opinion, or am i being irrational??
Avatar m tn While looking at the hair in my hand I noticed my fingernails had no cuticles! Feet are also affected. The skin between my nails and my knuckles on the back is peeling back from the nails. What could be the problem here. No cuticles for a month is a little nerve racking. My doc (GP) and several nurses are baffled as am I.
Avatar f tn I like to watch the ones that think they can make it and turn out to be funny, always found myself losing interest when it got serious though, I'd be interested in seeing what kind of presence Steven Tyler would be on there after seeing him on stage all these years, but w/out Paula and now Simon, I don't think it will have the same Hootspah!
Avatar n tn When I was ages 8 through 16 I would get these weird blister type things on my fingers. They would start out as brown little spots on the edge of my fingers in front of my fingernails. They eventually grew to about the size of a regular blister, nothing weird yet, right? Well, they were light brown in color and the blisters has about 6 or 7 little blisters inside the main blister. It was like the blister had walls on the inside containing other smaller blisters.
Avatar f tn Can HIV possibly get through a cut inside my ear? I had this cut through my own finger. I don't know if I had blood underneath my fingernails that time but it could be possible. What are my risks? Thanks people!