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Subtle Nail Modification May Indicate a Hidden Disease

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The usually white half moons at the nail base can turn red in various diseases. A new overview combines such red lunulas with cardiovascular, liver, blood, skin and rheumatic diseases, but also shows clear limits of this sign. Therefore, it is particularly meaningful whether several nails are symmetrically affected or only one single nail is changed. Newark (U.S.A.). Fingernails [...] The post Subtle nail modification can indicate a hidden disea…
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According to new research, redness at the base of the nails may be a sign of hidden systemic diseases such as heart, liver, and rheumatological diseases.

Small depressions on the surface of the nails are easily perceived as a cosmetic defect, but sometimes they can be a sign of skin diseases, autoimmune disorders or other health problems.

Breaking or changes in the color and shape of nails can indicate a health problem. At Lékárna.cz, you can order laboratory tests, including professional consultation and interpretation of results, without a request form.

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Researchers at Rutgers analyze studies that link red lunulas in nails to cardiovascular, liver and autoimmune diseases

We usually look at nails when they break, change color or when it's time for a new manicure. But doctors also pay attention to much smaller details, including the small bright crescent located at the base of the nail.

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We usually look at nails when they break, change color or when it's time for a new manicure. But doctors also pay attention to much smaller details, including small ones.

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scinexx.de broke the news on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
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