Some people have fingernails so strong and thick they’re tempted to use them as screwdrivers. Others, on the other hand, might be able to bend their nails over to touch their fingertips without breaking them. Which raises the question: Is there a point where your nails can be too flexible—and might that be hinting at a health problem?
Generally, pliable nails aren’t an issue, especially if they’ve always been that way, says Chris Adigun, M.D., F.A.A.D. , a board-certified dermatologist, president and medical director of the Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill, N.C., and an expert in nail conditions.
“Some people have very soft, very…
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