Question 1

why would your finger nails turn blue ?

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Cyanosis: More information is needed. Are you nails blue all the time? What is your exercise tolerance? Are you exposed to chemicals in your home or at work that could affect your hemoglobin?

Question 2

why are my finger nails changing colors?

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Generally no: White nail spots, or leukonychia, are generally harmless spots that arise most commonly from trauma to the nail matrix (where nail grows from). They are very common and the spots grow out with the nail and are eventually lost. That being said, some systemic conditions may cause nail discoloration, in particular liver or kidney disease. If u haven't seen a doctor in some time, maybe you should now.

Question 3

what causes my finger nails to look purplel?

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Purple nails: Likely from poor circulation. Could be a condition called raynaud's phenomenon which affects as many as 8% of the population.

Question 4

what would cause ridges in your finger nails?

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Psoriasis!: Certainly many causes, but psoriasis of the nails is most common.  The london criteria for psoriasis allow the diagnosis my finding characteristic ridging (horizontal), pitting, onychollysis in five of ten nails in the hands, without skin lesions being identified.  Vertical ridging is not specific at all. Psoriasis is commonly associated with arthritis.

Question 5

what are those little half moons on your finger nails?

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Lunula, or lunulae : It is the portion of your nail matrix that is visible.

Question 6

itchiness under finger nails?

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Infection/allergy?: This is a very unusual symptom, in fact i don't think i've ever had a patient with this problem!
i did some research- the most likely cause is a fungal infection under the nail, a common problem that is usually not itchy, but the nail should look thick, distorted or discolored. It might also be a reaction to nail polish. It might also be an allergy to something you are eating. See my comment:.

Question 7

why do my finger nails feel itchy ?

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Itchy skin: There are many things that could cause the skin to itch.  Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections can cause rashes on the skin. Insect bites can also be the cause of a rash on the skin.  Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 8

how can i stop biting my finger nails?

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Hot sauce: Apply a hot sauce, such as tabasco or cayenne pepper seasoning, to your nails with a q-tip. Unless you're a mexican food junky, that should be an effective deterrent. At the same time, ask your doctor to recommend a counselor or other mental health professional who can help you determine why you bite your nails, and what you can do about that underlying cause.

Question 9

what are dark lines in my finger nails?

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Pigment: Thisispigment from a mole qt base of nail. If there're multiple this is family charcteristic. However if there is only one it coukd rarely be a sign of a melanoma under the nail. That diagnosis requires a biopsy.

Question 10

what causes the deep ridges in my finger nails?

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Nail Ridges: Vertical nail ridges are fairly common and nothing to worry about.

Vertical nail ridges extend from the cuticle to the tip of the nail. Vertical nail ridges often become more numerous or prominent with age, possibly due to variations in cell turnover within the nail.

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