“Many things can occur in the nails that can signify systemic or skin problems.”
But what is the meaning behind spoon-shaped fingernails?
And, more importantly, what causes them to become spoon-shaped?
Medically speaking, spoon-shaped (or concaved) nails are referred to as koilonychia.
TheAmerican Academy of Dermatologylists poor nutrition, stomach problems, and gluten intolerance as possible causes of anemia.
As the cause of spoon-shaped nails differs on a case by case basis, treatment does vary.
