Patient Buzz: Nail Signs of Systemic Disease | The Expert Weighs In
Nail disorders have a variety of causes, from wet work to fungi to trauma. Two recent articles in the consumer press highlighted the common – and uncommon – causes of nail disorders, including systemic health issues. Verywell Health wrote about the nail signs of high blood sugar, while Women’s Health wrote about the dermatological and systemic causes of white spots on the nails.
For what …
Nail disorders have a variety of causes, from wet work to fungi to trauma. Two recent articles in the consumer press highlighted the common – and uncommon – causes of nail disorders, including systemic health issues. Verywell Health wrote about the nail signs of high blood sugar, while Women’s Health wrote about the dermatological and systemic causes of white spots on the nails.
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