Profile: Spoon Nails (Koilonychia).

Definition: Anomaly in the shape of the nail characterized by a deformation into a concave shape (spoon-like), which is explained by the elevation of the lateral edges and the depression of the middle part. Additionally, the nail is generally thin and brittle

Internal and external causes: Genetic predisposition (autosomal dominant transmission); iron deficiency (anemia).

How to reduce or eliminate: /

Preventative steps to take: Maintaining a balanced diet.