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Yellow Nail Syndrome

Nail abnormalities are often pointers to various systemic illnesses as well as local conditions. These manifest as changes in the color, shape and growth pattern of the nails. One of these is the ... read more

These 9 things could be making your nails yellow, dermatologists say

As simple an issue as yellow nails may seem, it can be tough for even experts to pinpoint the cause. "Every time somebody comes in with a nail change, I put on my super-sleuth hat," Dr. Kristen Lo ... read more

7 changes in nails that could indicate serious health issues

Changes in your nails can be indicators of underlying health issues, ranging from anaemia and infections to heart or lung problems and even cancer. Be ... read more

9 Things Your Nails Say About Your Health

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD If you have yellow nails, this could be a sign of aging, smoking, or yellow nail syndrome.Low humidity, nail polish remover, or hypothyroidism can make you ... read more

Hammerling-Hodgers: Don't ignore your nails. They may signify health problems

Support local journalism. A digital subscription is incredibly affordable and makes you the most informed person around. Click here and subscribe today. Gloria, 45, is a bartender who noticed she has ... read more

Study identifies genetic cause for yellow nail syndrome

An analysis of genetic sequencing data and gene and protein expression studies from patients with yellow nail syndrome (YNS) found that defects in the planar cell polarity (PCP) pathway play a ... read more

What do yellow toenails mean?

Excessive nail polish use or fungal infections are the most likely causes of yellow toenails. However, yellow toenails can sometimes be a sign of a more serious underlying condition. Nails are ... read more

Cutaneous Signs and Syndromes Associated With Internal Malignancies

Diffuse normolipemic plane xanthoma is characterized by large, yellow-brown flat, xanthomatous skin lesions usually involving the eyelids, sides of the neck, upper trunk, buttocks, and the flexural ... read more