What your nails can tell you about your health

You have access to important clues about your health right at the tips of your fingers. Nails can signal everything from lung conditions to anemia, the American Academy of Dermatology notes. One symptom to look out for is a brown vertical stripe on your nail – it could be a sign of melanoma. Hormones and certain medications can also make pigmented bands in the nails, but be especially watchful for nail cancer symptoms, such as a brown or dark stripe that goes from the cuticle out to the free edge of the nail, especially one that's getting wider. Other nail symptoms to look out for Get the TODAY Mobile App Follow TODAY Privacy Unsubscribe