Written by Satata Karmakar | Updated : January 10, 2026 11:23 AM IST
Hypothyroidism is a condition where a person's thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones to meet your body's need. Your thyroid hormones control the way your body uses energy, thus when it produces less hormone it can also show up in your nails. Here are five signs your nails tell you have hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroidism can subtly show in your nails, giving warning signs like brittle nails. A person with hypothyroidism may notice their nails easily breaking or splitting due to slow metabolism and poor nutrient absorption.
A person with hypothyroidism can also experience slow grow rate of nails.
A person with hypothyroidism can also notice verticals ridges or longitudinal ridges that runs from the cuticle to the tip of nail. Although this type of nail can also develop over time due to ageing, often it warns underlying health issues like hormonal imbalance.
Wondering why your nails are lifting away from the nail bed? Experts suggest that this could as well be a sign of underlying hormonal imbalance, a typical sign of hypothyroidism
One reason your nail colour may look different from other healthy individuals could be due to hypothyroidism. This hormonal condition affecting metabolism can impact blood circulation, both of which can lead to pale or yellowish nails.
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