It is the crescent white area on the bed of the fingernail and toenail. It consists of the newest portion of the nail. It also gives a clue about a person's health.
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I do not have a white half-moon on my nails. Can I have a thyroid issue?
Query: Hello doctor, I do not have a white half moon on my nails. Is there any thyroid issue? If yes, please suggest some treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The absence of the white half moon also called as lunula, is not uncommon and may be a normal variant, and there is no need to worry about it. I guess rest of your nail is normal. However, it can be associated with low hemoglobin and inadequate diet. Treatment is not n... Read Full »
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