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But in general, if your fingernails are strong, but curling this is less of a concern than if they are weak and âbendyâ. Specifically: Curling down is very much associated with respiratory problems- asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and the like. Iron deficiency will produce pale nails which can curl.
But if a nail grows too quickly, the balance between these forces changes. The additional force from the growth pulls on the nail bed, and in response to that pull, the nail edge becomes more curved. [ 10 Things You Didn't Know About You ]. In addition, the shape of the nail plays a role in making it ingrown.