Spoon nails is a condition where the central region of the nail forms a dent, and causes the perimeters of the nail to bend like a spoon.
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Want to fix nail-biting habits!?
There are many people with a nail-biting habit. The reason varies for each person. It could be due to stress, or just a meaningless habit developed over childhood. Either way it's not a good habit.
About Ridged nails
Ridged nails have vertical or horizontal lines across the surface.
Women are at more risk for eggshell nails!?
It is said that women are at more risk for eggshell nails.
Subungual hematoma/ Subungual bleeding
Subungual hematoma/ Subungual bleeding is a condition which occurs when external stimuli causes the floorplate to be injured and induce internal bleeding.
Ungual atrophy
Ungual atrophy is caused by the incomplete development of nails.
Dark lines appearing in ridges with causes unrelated to ageing
As explained for "Ridged nails" the appearance of vertical ridges are caused by age and pose no threat, in worst cases dehydration and unhealthy blood flow are the main causes for it.
Subungual hematoma form during running!?
Blood can accumulate between the nail during a jog.
Onychorrhexis
Onycholysis is a condition where the nail becomes a white or yellowish colour.
Onychoschizia
Onychoschizia is also known as "Dual nail".