for changes in:
Color: Has a new dark or unusual area appeared?
Texture: Are the nails suddenly rougher, thinner, or more brittle?
Shape: Has the nail become unusually curved or distorted?
Lines: Are there new grooves, ridges, or bands?
Surrounding skin: Is there redness, swelling, bleeding, or another persistent change?
Taking an occasional photograph can also help you notice
whether a change is actually progressing over time.
When Should You See a Doctor or Dermatologist?
A persistent or unexplained nail change is worth discussing with a healthcare professional, particularly
if
