16 Disturbing Things Your Nails Reveal About Your Health
7. Lumpy or Pitted Nails
An uneven nail surface with pits or dents is usually caused by psoriasis. Research suggests that up to 50% of people with psoriasis will also experience a nail disorder. Other causes include psoriatic arthritis, eczema, lichen planus, and reactive arthritis.
Alopecia areata can also cause nail pitting, though the dents are usually fine, not rough. In very rare cases, the inflammatory condition sarcoidosis can cause nail pitting.
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