Hand Without Fingernails Left Everyone Shocked

A photo that is getting circulated widely on social media platforms has left users shocked because it highlights a picture of a hand without fingernails on it.

It is a well-known fact that our nails make our hands look more attractive to people. Also, people around the world spend hours in a saloon and pay thousands of rupees just in order to get their nails look even more attractive. But can you imagine a hand without a single nail on it? The image in your head must be a horrific one, right? But, did you know a medical condition called Anonychia Congenita affects the growth of your fingernails and toenails in human beings? A person affected with this rare condition cannot grow nails either on their fingers or toes. Now, a photo that is getting circulated widely on social media platforms has left users shocked because it highlights the same medical condition the world isn't aware of.

The viral image, which was reportedly first posted on the Reddit subgroup 'Damnthatsinteresting', shows a person's hand with no fingernails. At first glance, it looks like an odd appearance of a person wearing a skin-colored glove. But the photo is real and it shows the hand of a real person who suffers from a medical condition called Anonychia congenita. Many are born without nails on their fingers or toes due to the condition. In some cases, only part of the nail is missing or not all fingers and toes are affected. Soon after the post went viral,  internet users were shocked to learn about the condition. Many discussed how life would be difficult for people suffering from Anonychia congenita.A user wrote, “Oh man. Dropping a playing card on the floor ruins the entire deck,” 

What do you think about this medical condition and the image which is now going viral? Do mention your thoughts in the comment section below.

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