The tiny crescent present at the base of our nails is often ignored but can reveal various things about our health. This pale half-moon, called the lunula, might look like a minor detail, yet it can ...

In many cases, seeing a half-moon shape at the base of your fingernail isn’t a cause for concern. However, if you notice any changes to it, it’s important to speak with a doctor. The half-moon shape ...

Not being able to see a half-moon, or lunula, on the nails may have no cause but can sometimes be a sign of a health condition, particularly combined with other symptoms. Nails grow from a pocket ...

If the lunula is absent, consider anemia or malnutrition (Figure 16). A pyramidal lunula might indicate excessive manicure or trauma (Figure 17). A pale blue lunula suggests diabetes mellitus. If the ...

We know you love to polish your tips, but when you finally remove the lacquer or gel, take a closer look at your bare nails. There, you'll find a white half-moon shape that starts at your nail beds.

Blood pressure naturally goes up and down throughout the day and night and it’s normal for it to go up while one is moving about. It’s when the overall blood pressure is consistently high, even when ...

Sometimes you may only be able to see lunula on your thumbs or not at all. It may be hidden under your skin. But an absent lunula can also occur with certain health conditions and cause other symptoms ...

We all make sure that our nails are always perfectly groomed. We clip them from time to time, keep them clean and apply bright beautiful nail paint to make them look attractive. For most of us, taking ...