We all know that once we notice new mole
with unusual color, shape or size, we should immediately call a doctor
in order to learn what we are dealing with. But did you know that the
same goes for nails too?
Every summer we are reminded by doctors
to apply sunscreen in order to protect our skin and react to any kind of
changes that will occur on the skin. If we are not careful enough, we
can get skin cancer. But have you heard about nail cancer?
Unfortunately, yes. Even though it
happens quite rarely, it is still possible. All cancers that attack the
skin can develop on nails and toes as well.
In fact, the tumor itself does not
develop on the nail, but in the tissue under the nail. It usually
appears as a light brown line under the nail and then slowly spreads
until the line becomes thicker and darker.
Fortunately, not every strange phenomenon
that occurs on the toenail or fingernail is sign of tumor. In most
cases it is due to lack of certain vitamins or minerals in the body, and
perhaps sometimes it comes to a mechanical injury.
Some of the changes in color and texture
of the nails may indicate to a poisoning if a heavy metal, a lack of
oxygen in the blood, a problem with kidney function, and some other
dangerous diseases.
If you notice a change in nails, you
should immediately pay a visit to a doctor. Whatever is at stake if you
immediately seek help from doctors, the chances for full treatment of
all these diseases are far greater.
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