The pale half- moon shape at the base of your nails, called the lunula, is more than just a nail feature. It can reflect how well your body is functioning. This article explains what the lunula means, ...

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 be a sign of a vitamin deficiency, vitiligo, kidney failure, or another health condition. However, sometimes the lunulae are simply not ...

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 ...

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 ...

There's something new to keep your toes healthy this summer sandal season. It's a new laser to help your toenails look a whole lot better. This “flip flop season”, Melinda Wigginton has a new “weapon” ...

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 ...