Question 1

i paint my nails a lot, so use nail polish remover once a week (roughly) could this be why my finger nails are slightly orange towards the tips?

Accepted Answer

Yellow nails: It is common to see a yellow/orange color on nails due to excessive nail polish and acetone. Please make sure that you decrease the frequency. Hope this helps.

Question 2

what do stripes on finger nails mean?

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Stripes on nails: White lines can be caused by malnutrition or liver diease.  Dark lines running down a nail in black people over age 20 is usually normal (linear melanoychia). Black stripes down one nail could be a subungual hematoma. However a black stripe could also be due to cancer (subungual melanoma). Red or brown streaks could be splinter hemorrhages.

Question 3

what gives the color under finger nails?

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Color under nails: http://www.disabled-world.com/health/dermatology/nails/nail-color.php

the above web site describes the different colors under the nail as well as the causes.

Question 4

what are these black line on my finger nails?

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Pigment deposit: This is just pigment deposit on nails, in certain ethnic group. From its lay out and orientation may indicate health status and dietary deficiency/ change also.

Question 5

what can ridges on my finger nails be caused from?

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Finger Nail abnormal: Ridges on one's finger nails are often related to smoking.  This damage to tissue is a late symptoms of prolonged lung damage and can even be a sign that one is developing emphysema. There are other rare reasons for this. But this is the most common reason i know.

If you do not smoke or have never smoked then a good dermatologist may be able to help sort this out for you.

Question 6

i get like redish splinters keep appearing on my finger nails what is that a sign of.?

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Splinter hemorrhages: "subacute bacterial endocarditis, scleroderma, trichinosis, systemic lupus erythematosus (sle), rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic nails, [2] antiphospholipid syndrome[3]:659, and trauma.[4" wikipedia.

Question 7

my friends finger nails are starting to have a concave appearance. what  could this be?

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Multiple issues: fungal infection, inflammation of the nailbed or psoriasis are certainly possibilities. I suggest a dermatology consultation.

Question 8

why are my finger nails shrinking to my cuticals my finger nails are starting to  shrink , and are doing it fast

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This : This is very difficult to answer without a clinical examination so i would see a dermatologist.  Possibilities include lichen planus, eczema, psoriasis, fungal infections, trauma, and many other possiblitiies.  Read more about lichen planus at the link below.  I hope that helps!

Question 9

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 10

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.

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I paint my nails a lot, so use nail polish remover once a week (roughly) could this be why my finger nails are slightly orange towards the tips?

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What do stripes on finger nails mean?

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What gives the color under finger nails?

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What are these black line on my finger nails?

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What can ridges on my finger nails be caused from?

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I get like redish splinters keep appearing on my finger nails what is that a sign of.?

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My friends finger nails are starting to have a concave appearance. what could this be?

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Why are my finger nails shrinking to my cuticals my finger nails are starting to shrink , and are doing it fast

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Itchiness under finger nails?

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Why do my finger nails feel itchy ?

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