Question 1

should everyone have half moons (lunula) on their fingernails?

Accepted Answer

The lunula is the: Oval or crescent shaped germinal matrix peeking out under the eponychial fold. Since finger shapes and nail shapes differ, not all have the same size lunula and some can't see it. The structure  is there but its covered up  by skin in some. So not everyone has a lunula and not everyone has it on all their fingers.  Lunula literally means little moon.

Question 2

is it okay for my fingernails to grow more slowly on my broken hand?

Accepted Answer

If it weren't: There wouldn't be much you could do.

Question 3

why are my fingernails growing very slowly after hand surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not uncommon: Changes in the rate of fingernail growth after surgery both slower and faster are not uncommon. In time the rate of growth generally normalizes.

Question 4

at the store, the cashier had dried blood around fingernail and some cuts and scabs on his hand. should i be concerned that he touched my groceries?

Accepted Answer

Possibly : If he handled unwrapped food directly, wash it thoroughly before eating. If the food is packaged, it is probably alright.

Question 5

i often have a shooting pain under my middle  fingernail of right hand which at times is unbearable..what will be underlying cause and to whom i shoul?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy: Basic labs. Glucose elecrolyes would be worth getting.  I would recommend a neurologist would be best to evaluate

Question 6

i have a painful pincer fingernail -ring finger left hand.  anything at home i can do?

Accepted Answer

Infection: it could be from infection 
is there redness and swelling in the finger tip
if so its infection, soak the finger in hot water with salt in it several times a day and apply bacitracin ointment 
if it does not get better follow up with PCP

Question 7

i woke up and my middle fingernail on my left hand is swollen and hurts on the left side of the nail. what could possibly be wrong?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: it could be many things.it it keep hurting and there is a sign of infection like redness see a doctor

Question 8

i used for cleaning named sano oxygen .. and then became the fingertips of my hand hurts and under the fingernail color red..why?and what i do?

Accepted Answer

Wear gloves: You used a cleaning agent called Sanyo oxygen and now your fingers hurt.  The cleaning agent probably has peroxide in it and exposure may cause a contact dermatitis.  This will cause pain maybe even itching.  Wear gloves with any strong chemicals.  You may even notice the skin on your hands start to flake in a couple days.  Be careful and hope this helps.

Question 9

my left arm and hand are numb and my fingernails are blue. could this be something serious?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This may be raynaud's phenomenon, which is a blood vessel spasm.  It is classically triggered by cold. Treatments vary from medication to surgery. It may also be related to autoimmune diseases. Best to get evaluated by a physician for a  full history and physical. Make note of what seems to trigger this. If it doesn't resolve quickly, you may need an er visit.

Question 10

experienced yesterday bluish fingernails then tingling sensation on right hand/fingers minutes or hrs after. then gradually left hand/fingers.

Accepted Answer

Raynaud's phenomenon: Is similar to this, though there is usually pain instead of tingling.  This typically happens in response to cold, but you are in the Philippines.  You could also have had something that decreased the circulation to your hand, such as a blood clot or some blockage at the armpit area by a tight garment or backpack or even a rib.  If it happens again, you should be examined AT THE TIME.

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Should everyone have half moons (lunula) on their fingernails?

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Is it okay for my fingernails to grow more slowly on my broken hand?

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Why are my fingernails growing very slowly after hand surgery?

A member asked:

At the store, the cashier had dried blood around fingernail and some cuts and scabs on his hand. should i be concerned that he touched my groceries?

A member asked:

I often have a shooting pain under my middle fingernail of right hand which at times is unbearable..what will be underlying cause and to whom i shoul?

A member asked:

I have a painful pincer fingernail -ring finger left hand. anything at home i can do?

A member asked:

I woke up and my middle fingernail on my left hand is swollen and hurts on the left side of the nail. what could possibly be wrong?

A member asked:

I used for cleaning named sano oxygen .. and then became the fingertips of my hand hurts and under the fingernail color red..why?and what i do?

A member asked:

My left arm and hand are numb and my fingernails are blue. could this be something serious?

A member asked:

Experienced yesterday bluish fingernails then tingling sensation on right hand/fingers minutes or hrs after. then gradually left hand/fingers.

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