Articles #Systemic disease

Nails are often overlooked in daily medical assessment, yet they are windows into our inner health. Subtle changes in their color, shape, thickness, or surface may reflect not only local conditions but also systemic diseases. From nutritional deficiencies to chronic organ dysfunction, nails silently record what the body endures. A physician who trains the eye to read these signs can often detect illness earlier than routine laboratory investigations.

Inflammation is the body’s natural defense mechanism against injury, infection, or harmful stimuli. However, when inflammation becomes chronic, it can silently damage tissues, contribute to arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer.