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Home Health Library Topics Nail clubbing

Description

An irregular, rounded shape of the nail bed.

When to make a doctor's appointment

See a healthcare professional if:

  • Nail forms a sharper angle with the cuticle.
  • End of finger appears large, bulging, warm, or inflamed.
  • Nail curves downward and at an irregular angle from nail bed.
  • Clubbed nails come with shortness of breath.
  • Clubbed nails come with coughing.
Last Updated: March 21st, 2025