The telltale signs of poor health your hands reveal

If you have brittle nails, swollen hands or unusually pale fingertips it may be more than just a damper to your manicure. It could be a telltale sign of a more serious health problem. “The texture of the skin and appearance of the nails tell us a lot about the state of our health,” says Prof John Lear, a consultant dermatologist at Circle Alexandra Hospital Cheadle and Mid-Cheshire NHS Trust. “Dermatological studies show that changes in the colour, texture, and appearance of nails can signal und