Your toenails, like your fingernails, should be smooth and consistent in color. Made of Keratin………it’s also in your hair and skin. Certain types of nail discoloration and rates of growth can signal lung, kidney, heart or liver diseases. It could also be diabetes or anemia.

Horizontal ridges can be a sign of a heart attack, malnutrition or respiratory disease. White spots or vertical ridges are harmless and there should be no worry as they are very common.

More minor issues include ingrown toenails, fungal and bacterial infections, blisters, corns and warts.

Keep an eye on your toenails and fingernails. They are a window to your good or bad health.