Nails add to the beauty of the hands and are indicative of good health. Sometimes due to different causes, problems like brittle nails or white spots on the nails are encountered. The causes of these problems with fingernails are many and some are even hereditary. Nail problems are normally the result of diseases, injuries and infections.

Fungus in nails changes the colour and texture of the nails while certain injuries also lead to problems like deformity of the nails. Anaemia and malnutrition also lead to nail problems. Heart and lung problems result in clubbing of the fingernails. Rheumatoid arthritis and high blood pressure cause red vertical lines in nails.