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The crescent-shaped whitish area of the bed of a fingernail or toenail is called lunula (lunulae in plural). It is
sometimes referred to as moons. It is the visible part of the toenail or fingernail.
The fingernails or toenails should be ruddy, restrained, tough, arc-shaped, smooth and glossy with clear
lunulae which tell if a person is energetic and healthy. The more energetic a person is, the whiter the lunulae
are; otherwise, the lunulae are poor and vague. The lunulae usually tells the disease of a person in the form
of color change or disappearing crescent.
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A middle finger without lunula can indicate high blood pressure vascular problems. The ring finger is
connected with the reproductive and lymphatic systems. A ring finger with barely visible lunula can indicate
digestion problems. As a rule, a lunula on the little finger should be almost unnoticeable or completely
absent. The little finger is responsible for the work of the kidneys, small intestine, and heart. An increased
lunula on little
However, a sudden disappearance of lunulae is perceived as one of the symptoms of a circulatory disorder.
The absence of lunulae is responsible with thyroid gland disorders and connected to a deficit of vitamin
B12 and iron.
Nails with purple lunulae indicate poor blood circulation and a lack of oxygen in the organs and tissues.
Headaches and dizziness may often occur. Nails with pink (or red) lunulae are sign of low physical activity
and lung problems. Nails with black lunulae are not common and extremely dangerous sign and could be a
symptom of heavy metal poisoning.
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