Question 1

i've had pitted finger nails for several years without any other symptoms i can think of. are they always associated with a health problem?

Accepted Answer

No.: But psoriasis is a frequent cause of pitting nails.  Do you do a lot of construction or manual work with your hands?  Have you had vitamin D level checked?  Do you take in plenty of calcium or at least RDA?  Omega-3's in fish oil can help strengthen your nails also.  Have your doctor check them out and do a couple blood tests if he/she thinks it's necessary.

Question 2

masturbation problem... i need a way to stop. i don't know how though. something like chewing gum to stop bitting finger nails. drives me insane;maste?

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Masturbation: From a medical standpoint there is no damage caused by this normal and natural human experience.

Masturbation is a natural human event that adds depth to our human experience. It is part of being a sexual being and should not be considered in any way abnormal.

Now. If you have religious views that contradict this medical information please find a trusted advisor who can help you through this.

Question 3

what causes rippled finger nails?

Accepted Answer

RIPPLED FINGERNAILS: Are you in good health? Do you take any medications? Are they discolored? How long have you had this problem? Are they pitted? Rippled nails can be part of a condition called psoriasis. There are certain medications that can also cause this problem. Lack of iron and lack of some vitamins, like vitamin d and biotin, can produce this. 
If you are worried, see a dermatologist. Best luck!

Question 4

what causes groves in finger nails?

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Need more info: There are different reasons why  groves occur. It would help to have your family physician examine your nails. But I'll name a few things that can occur; trauma, psoriasis  and congenital formation. These are all "out of the box" possibilities but in reality the chances of something really serious is remote.

Question 5

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 6

can one develop clubbed finger nails?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can be a sign of pulmonary disease. It's called "pulmonary osteodystrophy." see your doctor f you think you have this.

Question 7

why would your finger nails turn blue ?

Accepted Answer

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 8

why are my finger nails changing colors?

Accepted Answer

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 9

what gives the color under finger nails?

Accepted Answer

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 10

why do my finger nails keep falling off?

Accepted Answer

Don't know: Anonychia (Absence of nails) can be due to a number of causes such as:  Anonychia congenita, Ectodermal defect Ichthyosis Allergic contact dermatitis Raynaud's phenomenon Trauma Lichen planus Exfoliative dermatitis &amp; Epidermolysis bullosa.
 Recommend dermatological evaluation.

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I've had pitted finger nails for several years without any other symptoms i can think of. are they always associated with a health problem?

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What causes rippled finger nails?

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What causes groves in finger nails?

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What do stripes on finger nails mean?

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Can one develop clubbed finger nails?

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Why would your finger nails turn blue ?

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Why do my finger nails keep falling off?

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