White spots on nails (known as leukonychia) are a common condition that may affect one nail or multiple nails. Leukonychia may appear as spots, bands, or streaks. Leukonychia is generally harmless and ...

"A lot of times we'll learn in training that the nails can be a window into your health because they can sometimes be an indicator of some underlying medical problems," noted NBC News medical ...

Healthy toenails are something you take for granted until you notice something is off with their coloration. Like, for example, you suddenly realize they have a white-ish hue. Weird? Yes. And this ...

Spencer Kroll, MD, has a book on his shelf that he used in medical school. In it, there’s information about a once-common practice for doctors. When they’d shake the patient’s hand upon entering the ...

Broken and brittle nails are not uncommon, but if you’re seeing white spots on your nails, also known as leukonychia, it’s understandable to be concerned. “Leukonychia is a condition where people get ...

Contrary to popular belief, your nails are not merely a canvas for colorful murals, paints and shiny lacquers. In fact, your nails can tell you a thing or two about health before the rest of your body ...

Yellow nail syndrome is a rare disease that affects your fingernails and toenails. People with yellow nail syndrome may also develop pulmonary and lymphatic system problems. The disease is called ...