FAINT lines on your nails could be a sign you are at risk of cancer, experts claim. A small thickened area under this nail, along with a red or white band running down it, could indicate a rare genetic disorder that can lead to the disease. 2 Faint lines on your nails could be a sign you are at risk of cancer Credit: jamanetwork 2 A small thickened area under this nail could be a sign of a syndrome that leaves people predisposed to several cancers Credit: jamanetwork Most changes to your nails are likely a result of nutrient deficiencies .
But a new study has found that these specific issues could be a sign of BAP1 tumour predisposition syndrome. The rare condition affects a gene that stops the body's cells from growing rapidly and developing into tumorous masses. The gene also plays a crucial role in repairing DNA damage to cells, which protects against the growth and spread of cancer cells.
The inherited disorder is associated with an increased risk of cancerous tumours in the skin, eyes , kidneys , and mesothelium lining the chest and abdomen. Each year, around 167,000 people die from cancer in the UK. Previous studies have shown nail marks can be a sign of skin cancer melanoma.
The video below shows how the line can grow and develop as time passes. Most read in Health SECOND CHANCE Gers hero begs Clement to give flop new chance as he draws McCoist parallel STREET HORROR Woman, 78, dead after armed police swarm Edinburgh street as man arrested KEEPING UP Motherwell goalkee.
