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What do nails tell about a person's health?
short by Dharini Mudgal / on Saturday, 3 January, 2026
Healthy nails are smooth and pink. Yellow nails may signal fungal infection, while blue nails can indicate low oxygen levels, University Hospitals reported. White spots on nails may result from medication, illness or zinc deficiency. Thin nails suggest Vitamin B, calcium or iron deficiencies. Pale nails can indicate anaemia, and dark lines beneath the nail may indicate injury or melanoma.