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Hair: note the color, distribution, quantity, thickness, texture, and lubrication of hair.
Scalp: check for lesions, lump or bruises.
Nail: inspect the nail bed for color, cleanliness and length; thickness and shape of the
nail plate, the texture of the nail; the angle between the nail and the nail bed. Apply
gentle, firm pressure with the thumb to the nail bed and release it. As pressure applied
nail bed appears white or blanched. Pink color should return immediately on release
of pressure.