Question

What are some interesting facts about finger nails in human body?

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. Fingernails grow an average of 3.5 millimeters per month. ...
2. White spots on your nails don't indicate a calcium deficiency. ...
3. Nails are made out of the same stuff as hair. ...
4. Men's nails grow faster than women's nails. ...
5. Nails are what separate the primates from the mammals. ...
6. Nail biting is called onychophagia.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

1. Black Lines Under the Nails

Small finger bleeds on your nails are sometimes signs of infection in the valves of the heart.

The splinter hemorrhages cause small vertical lines of blood which will be a dark brown color, these are what the small finger bleeds look like.

2. Yellow Nails

Yellow nails will sometimes come from a syndrome called yellow nail syndrome.

This happens when the nails become yellow when they thicken.

This is most likely a sign of respiratory problems.

3. Puffy Nail Fold

When the skin around nail looks puffy and red, it is usually known as inflammation of the nail fold.

4. White Nails

If the nails are whiter than normal and they have dark rims this can be a health problem. This indicates liver problems like hepatitis.

5. White Spots on Nails

Sometimes you will see white spots on your nails.

Usually this indicates that your body is lacking of vitamin and calcium.

This is known as “leukonychia”

If its not a lack of nutrition then most likely the white spots are just an allergic reaction to nail polish remover or some type of mild infection.

Its also important to remember than any kind of stress or unordinary trauma can causes changes to your nails and health.

This is nothing to worry about too much, just take note of these different signs.

If you see something suspicious about your nails and its stays like that, then consider talking to a specialists to seek help.