The appearance of nails is important not only from an aesthetic point of view, but also from a health point of view. The fact is that it is on the nail plates that many diseases manifest themselves in the first place. Therefore, it is very important to examine your nails from time to time and pay attention to the slightest changes in their relief, color and appearance. For example, if dents appear on the nails, then this may be a reason to see a doctor.
Fungus
This disease is transmitted by contact, through the scales of the skin of a sick person. It is incredibly contagious and very difficult to treat. There are several types of fungus, and therefore, almost any deviation from the norm in the condition of the nails can be associated with this particular lesion, including dents. It is very easy to become infected with a fungus, since the only thing that can protect against it is the body's immunity, and those who have it weakened are almost always infected.
Toenail fungus can be contracted in places where people walk barefoot or in shale, which also does not protect against the fungus. These can be showers in fitness clubs, saunas, solariums, etc. The situation with the fungus of the nails on the hands is more complicated, since it can be infected almost everywhere. However, it is less common, probably because most people often wash their hands and bacteria - pathogens do not have time to penetrate into the blood.
These bacteria are very viable and can withstand both maximum heating up to 180 degrees and cooling up to -60 degrees. Therefore, the only way to get rid of them is to treat the surface with the use of aggressive chlorine detergent... In addition, the best environment for them is a humid neutral, and therefore it is worth keeping your feet dry to reduce the risk of infection. An acidic environment is destructive for pathogens, and therefore, for prevention, you can do foot baths with lemon juice or vinegar. Also, the likelihood of infection increases in the presence of injuries and wounds on the skin, so the integrity of the cover must also be carefully monitored.
The reason why, with this disease, dents and pits appear on the nails in the uneven thickening of the plate. This usually occurs at a fairly late stage in the development of the disease. Therefore, it is likely that before that you already noticed earlier symptoms in yourself. In any case, in the presence of symptoms such as discoloration of the plate, fragility and fragility, thickening or dimples on nail plate, it is recommended to immediately consult a dermatologist.
Avitaminosis
If you have dents on your fingernails, then the reasons may lie in general condition organism. Lack of vitamins can have a very significant negative effect on the condition of the nail plate. In this case, more often than not, there is also increased hair loss or fragility, poor skin condition, etc. Avitaminosis can be seasonal or have other reasons, for example, recent childbirth, etc. In particular, if the dents are located in the form of transverse grooves, and even several pieces on the plate, then this indicates a lack of iron. This symptom is often observed in vegans at the very beginning of the change in the diet, when the body has not yet adapted to the lack of meat and is experiencing an acute lack of zinc.
In order for both the nails and the whole body to come to a normal state, it is necessary to start eating right and include the necessary vitamins in your diet. If a it comes about nails, then in order to improve their appearance it is important to get enough B vitamins contained in cereals, E - in butter, A and others. Of the trace elements, calcium plays the most important role, which can be obtained by eating cheese and dairy products, as well as iron and zinc. If the use the right food does not bring the expected result, then you can start taking multivitamin complexes sold at the pharmacy. However, it is best to be prescribed by a doctor.
Somatic diseases
Often, rather serious diseases of internal organs manifest themselves through the pits on the nails of the hands. Thus, if a dent has formed on thumbthen this is evidence of problems with the lungs and / or respiratory system. On the index one - with the gastrointestinal tract and digestive system, as well as, sometimes, with the intestines.
If pits appear on the nails on the middle finger, then this may indicate a whole range of problems. This can indicate problems with blood circulation and blood oxygen saturation. In addition, about problems in the cardiovascular system. A similar diagnosis can be assumed with such manifestations on the little finger. Nervous system problems may explain the appearance of indentations in the ring finger nail.
If all the fingernails are in dimples and grooves, then we can talk about changes and disorders in the urinary system, kidneys, adrenal glands and liver. Small pits indicate an unhealthy state of the pancreas. Latent inflammatory and purulent processes can also manifest themselves in a similar way.
Naturally, the condition of the nails cannot serve as a reason for establishing an unambiguous conclusion about the state of health. Thus, in order to determine what the dents on the nails mean, it is important to assess the full range of symptoms. And upon confirmation of suspicions of any diagnosis, immediately seek qualified medical help.
A normal nail is supposed to be strong, elastic, even, smooth, shiny, pink and transparent - the tip of the finger must clearly show through its tip. However, if the appearance of the nail plates does not correspond to the ideal, this is not a reason to suspect that you and your loved ones have various kinds of diseases.
It is possible that the whole point is in the wrong diet, with an emphasis on sweets and refined foods, or in the prolonged New Year's fast with the rejection of animal protein and fat. Food extremes deprive nails of everything they need, and primarily the amino acids that make up the super-strong protein keratin, as well as the minerals that strengthen them: calcium, chromium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, iron, silicon and sulfur. Especially sulfur! Its atoms form multiple bonds between the chains of keratin molecules, giving them strength and preventing nails from breaking and exfoliating.
Due to hereditary characteristics, some of us accumulate sulfur more actively than others: these lucky ones never break their nails. If you are not one of them, go on a special diet. Nails adore scrambled eggs and chicken broth - these dishes are high in cysteine \u200b\u200band biotin, as well as enough fat and water, which make up the thin layers between keratin layers - it is they who give healthy shine and elasticity to the nails.
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Within a week, the nails lengthen by a little less than a millimeter, and they grow fastest on the middle finger of the right hand, and on the left they do it more slowly. Why - nobody knows!
For strength, you will need cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, jelly and jellied meat, meat (especially chicken and turkey), fish, seafood. Vitamin replenishment will be provided by fruit and vegetable salads, herbs, wholemeal bread, brown rice, nuts, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds.
Problems with nails often begin due to the fact that you eat dry food, forget to quench your thirst. So drink more green tea and mineral water. And have patience - the entire nail plate is updated from three months to six months: only then it will be possible to fully appreciate the effect of this diet.
Nail health: signals
In ancient times, Chinese healers made a diagnosis by the type of nails with the same accuracy with which it is now done using computer tomograms. If the same mark constantly appears on the nail, or it cracks or breaks all the time in a certain place, this is not an annoying accident, but a hint from an organism that has entered into a struggle with the disease!
Marks on the thumbnail indicate a malfunction in the respiratory system, the index finger - about diseases of the large intestine, the middle one - about circulatory disorders, the nameless one - about nervous and endocrine disorders, the little finger - about the pathology of the small intestine and heart. It is interesting that warning signs of this kind appear long before the deterioration of health and the appearance of the first symptoms of a developing ailment. In total, over two dozen different diseases can be determined by the condition of the nails!
In the fetus, the nails grow to the fingertips only towards the end of pregnancy, so the length of the nails is an indirect sign of the full-term baby.
Of course, it's worth going to the doctor with your "secret" signs ... In general, you should regularly undergo medical examinations. Just let's immediately agree not to fall into paranoia: marks on the nails can signal internal diseases, but they can also signal improper hand care. So, what kind of marks can appear on the nails?
Longitudinal dents and ribs. They can indicate abnormalities in the function of the stomach, intestines, liver and other digestive organs. But most often this is the result of a vegetarian diet in which the body suffers from zinc deficiency. To replenish it, take vitamin complexes with this mineral and eat a handful of pumpkin seeds every day.
Transverse dents and pits.It is possible that we are talking about a protracted inflammatory process smoldering in the body. It can be anything from tooth decay and sinusitis to cholecystitis or pyelonephritis. But before you look for hidden diseases in yourself, try a little easier to wield a manicure stick, pushing back the cuticle and cutting it off. By pressing too hard on the nail at the base of the hole, you can easily deform it.
Not all nail problems have medical implications. They can break and delaminate not because you are sick, but because you spend too much time at the computer keyboard.
Tuberclesassociated with metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus and other metabolic disorders. Most likely, it is still not very up and running. Less sweet and greasy - and your nails will bounce back!
Point grooves- as from a needle prick, giving the nail plate the appearance of a thimble, are considered a sign of psoriasis. Although, most likely, you applied them with a regular needle when you returned the torn off button or embroidered a portrait of your boyfriend with a cross.
Yellow holes.This shade is associated with liver diseases, but in 99 cases out of 100 it is not about it, but about nicotine. The Ministry of Health warned you ...
Too bulging nails(shaped like watch glasses) indicate unhealthy lungs or heart.
If they also have a bluish tint, and the fingers themselves expand in the upper phalanx, acquiring the shape of drumsticks, then diseases cordially- vascular system you can diagnose without going to a fortune teller: everything is already too much running.
Pale nail holes - by themselves or in combination with white spots - in the folk tradition they are considered a good sign, but doctors do not see anything good here. This happens with a lack of iron, calcium, zinc and silicon in the body. These conditions lead to iron deficiency anemia and osteoporosis, in which not only nails but also bones become brittle. The latent deficiency of iron, calcium and zinc due to a dislike for meat and dairy products and frequent dieting is a serious problem for top models and film actresses who are forced to maintain their figure at the expense of their own health. It is worth replenishing the reserves of substances necessary for the body, and the nails will return to normal.
Increased fragility indicates troubles in the work of the thyroid gland, dysfunction of the ovaries and malfunctions of the menstrual cycle. But it is possible that we are just talking about your habit of walking without gloves in the cold: nails become dehydrated and cracked from temperature changes.
SOFT AND THICK NAILS from a guy trying to get to know you, most likely, is not talking about a lack of calcium or fungus, but that he is an athlete-swimmer or an instructor in the pool.
Nail length
And what about friends who, like Lindsay Lohan, Kirsten Dance, Orlando Bloom, Elijah Voodoo and Philip Kirkorov, have preserved their teenage habit of biting their nails almost to the ground? Stay away from them! Such people are usually burdened psychological problems and are torn apart by internal contradictions: they can suddenly explode and generally behave unpredictably. A bad habit of this kind is akin to a drug. This is a kind of way to relieve internal tension, which is why it is so difficult to get rid of it.
If you yourself are sometimes trying to release stress in this way, try kneading the dot in the center of your chin clockwise instead - very calming. And most importantly - replace bad habit useful. For example, instead of biting your nails, do a manicure or do some handwork, following the example of Jennifer Aniston: she sculpts all kinds of shells and spirals from clay, and then jewelers cast them in gold and platinum. As a result, Jenn has the most original jewelry in Hollywood and no gnawed nails!
However, the other extreme is too long nails in the style of a vamp woman is also not a sign of your high sociality. They cause those around you to subconsciously anxiety and make them treat you with suspicion. It was not for nothing that such nails were considered a demonic belonging among all peoples: on this basis, one could recognize a witch, a mermaid or a sorcerer.
In adults average length nails - 1.5 cm.And over a lifetime, men cut an average of 4 m of nails, and women - 4.5 m.
The habit of biting your nails
Biting your nails is not only an unaesthetic habit, but also very unhygienic. According to Jewish beliefs, evil spirits have an unhealthy habit of spinning around us at night, and at dawn hiding under our nails. That is why the inhabitants of Judea were instructed to wash their hands with the first rays of the sun, without touching them to the face (so that acne and spots did not appear), as well as to the nose (so that a runny nose does not start), eyes and ears (so as not to go blind and deaf) ... The ancient horror story is not devoid of meaning - you never know what microbes could breed under the long-uncut nails of prehistoric beauties, given that neither antibacterial soap nor nail salons existed! By the way, there were no microscopes either, so Hippocrates blue eye declared to fellow citizens that demons of diseases were hidden under the nails and, being a priest of the god of medicine Asclepius, magically expelled them from there, cutting and burning them in front of amazed patients (with such a demonstrative nail burning, in fact, the treatment of many ailments began then). Modern scientists, who do not like such attractions, have calculated that under the nails, which look absolutely clean, depending on their length, from 100 thousand to a million microbes can be hidden. There is something to think about!
The ancient Romans, like the Greeks, considered nails a refuge of evil spirits. Therefore, in order to get rid of the infection, they cut their nails and, under cover of night, glued resin to their neighbor's door - so that the disease would spread to him and her demon would not be angry with the former owner for his expulsion. With the advent of Christianity, which forbade to wish evil to one's neighbor, they began to hide their nails in the hollow of an oak tree: it is strong, it will withstand.
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When dents appear on the nail plates, it is necessary to remember whether there were injuries, contacts with harmful substances, household chemicals. If such cases have not occurred, you should contact a dermatologist. Most likely, the patient develops a fungal nail disease - onychomycosis.
What is this article about?
The causes of dents
Dents on the nails of the thumbs occur for various reasons, there are external and internal provoking factors. It happens that a defect appears after a poor-quality manicure, injury. In this case, elongated dimples can form on the surface of the nail, leading from the nail hole to the regrown edge.
The disorder is typical for people whose professional activity connected with working at a computer. To eliminate the problem, doctors recommend regularly cutting nails, avoiding breaking off. After a while, the plate will grow back and straighten on its own.
Dents can indicate serious violations of the internal organs and body systems. You can determine the pathology by localization, the depth of the pits. An accurate diagnosis is made after a complete diagnosis of the body.
The causes of the pathological process can be:
- malnutrition;
- lack of vitamins, minerals;
- severe dehydration;
- long-term use of certain drugs.
The symptom is typical for diseases of the heart, vascular system. Usually, dents caused by injuries will go away on their own, no medical intervention is required.
It is important to pay attention to which finger this defect appeared on. If there is a dent in the thumbnail, the patient is most likely severely deficient in calcium.
Changes on the index finger indicate diseases of the liver, lungs, and organs of the genitourinary system. On the middle finger, grooves indicate heart disease, metabolic problems, and the small intestine. The little finger is caused by a lack of zinc.
Along with the dents, the color of the nails also changes, the plates can be yellow, bluish. The symptom manifests itself in case of malfunctioning:
- heart muscle;
- liver;
- kidneys.
However, the most common problem that causes defects in the nail plates is a fungal infection.
To prevent the aggravation of the condition, you must try to protect yourself from the effects of cold, hot water, do not wash your hands without gloves. Subject to the instructions, the nail plates will look healthy and well-groomed.
Do not file off the top of the plate to align the nail. Otherwise, damage appears, the number of pits only grows. With frequent cutting, fragility, pigmentation, and flaking of the nail increase.
If the cause of the problem is fungal infection, without adequate treatment, there is a direct threat to the whole body and other people. A person becomes a source of infection, constantly infects others.
Treatment is reduced to the use of topical drugs:
- gel;
- cream;
- ointment.
The application is carried out according to a special scheme; severe cases of the disease require the connection of oral preparations.
Changes in nails occur during pregnancy, tuberosity, ribbing and dents indicate a lack of vitamins of group B, A, E, microelements. The reasons are to be found in the change hormonal background... Adjusting the diet, changing food habits will help eliminate the violation.
An integrated approach is shown to fix the problem. How the pits on the nails look can be seen in the photo in the article.
How to get rid of dents
Dents and ribbing become the causes of discomfort, especially women suffer from violations, they have to constantly hide their hands, mask problem nails under a layer of varnish.
Together with therapeutic measures, the patient should not forget to pay attention to his nutrition. The diet includes a sufficient amount of vitamin products, mineral complexes are taken. Gloves should be worn while doing homework.
If pathological changes are associated with, the doctor recommends taking a course of antimycotic drugs. External remedies are good for eliminating nail diseases; in advanced cases, you cannot do without broad-spectrum antibiotics.
Infectious diseases of the nail plates will need to be treated for a long time, to approach the problem in a comprehensive manner. To improve the condition of nails used:
- pharmacy vitamins;
- cosmetic oils.
Help eliminate the symptoms of nail fungus simple rules leaving. The filing must be done in one direction, the nails must be dry. If you cut the plate back and forth or left and right, delamination increases, injuries appear.
At home, for nail care, use a tool with a special dusting or glass files. With too sensitive nails, you do not need to do baths before the manicure, you just need to use special oils to soften the cuticle.
You need to remove the cuticle with an orange stick, before applying colored varnish, the nails are covered with a base. In addition, alternative medicine recipes are used.
An excellent solution would be the use of lotions, medicinal compositions based on herbal ingredients.
Home remedies
As the reviews show, in some cases it is possible to remove the pits on the nails without the use of medications. Positive dynamics of the disease is observed in patients of any age, be it a child or an adult. The recipes have practically no contraindications, they are well tolerated by the body.
The natural composition makes it possible to speed up recovery, strengthen the body, improve appearance nails. However, before starting treatment, a sensitivity test is required, a small amount of the agent is applied to the integument of the wrist or elbow and the body is expected to react. If itching, rashes, redness are absent, you can safely start therapy.
Quite a popular and effective method is sea salt baths. The procedure is carried out every day until the nail is renewed. The effect is enhanced by adding a small amount of iodine, potassium permanganate, essential oil to the solution. The method helps a lot if onychomycosis occurs at an early stage.
It does not hurt to periodically wipe the nail plates with vinegar, vinegar is suitable:
- dining room;
- apple;
- essence.
An equal effect is given by the use of lemon juice, in addition, it is also possible to whiten the nails. For baths, it is useful to use decoctions of medicinal plants, it can be a string, calendula, nettle, chamomile.
If, after the wellness procedures, a light foot massage is performed, the essential oil of lemon, grapefruit is suitable for manipulation. The advantage of using alternative medicine recipes is absolute safety, the ability to strengthen the body.
Trays are prepared to improve the condition of nails from the following components:
- sage herb (2 tablespoons);
- natural honey (3 spoons);
- warm water (half a glass);
- olive oil (half a glass);
- lemon (1 pc.).
Part of the broth is mixed with honey melted in a water bath, then olive oil is poured. The mass is stirred until a homogeneous consistency is obtained. At the very end, add lemon juice. Hands are held in the prepared product for half an hour. To achieve the maximum effect, the compress should be warm, the temperature is about 36-40 degrees.
How to hide nail defects
In the process of treating the fungus of the nail plates, patients have to hide flaws so that their hands look beautiful and well-groomed. Women are especially concerned about this issue. For such cases, developed special means, masking a defect, providing a powerful therapeutic effect. Varnishes, fixers and other preparations help to make nails less brittle, prevent their delamination.
To make the deformations less conspicuous, base varnishes are used that level the nails well, hiding imperfections and irregularities. Even a medical manicure should always start with the use of such mixtures, they create a protective barrier between the pigment layer and the plate itself.
The use of high-quality manicure tools helps to restore the lost beauty of nails. The health of nails often depends on the professionalism of the manicure master, the sharpness of his tools, experience, and the fraction of the nail file.
Weak, uneven nails can be masked with a dark varnish without adding mother-of-pearl. Naturally, this will not help to completely eliminate the problem, but it is quite possible to hide the unsightly look of nails for a while.
Effective prevention methods
Preventive measures will become the main condition for maintaining health, preventing fungal nail diseases. Almost all the advice of doctors is logical, patients often adhere to them intuitively.
In case of problems with nails, you need to do all the housework with gloves, especially if you need long contact with household chemicals. Every day, the skin of the hands is lubricated with caring creams or petroleum jelly.
It is important to observe safety precautions during manicure; in salons, masters must use a disposable instrument or sterilize reusable items with high quality.
A lot can be said about a person's hands.
Nails can tell about a person's health, his diseases and problems.
The nail plates are the protection of the soft tissues of the fingers, and they can also report all kinds of disturbances in the work of internal organs and systems.
Paying attention to the change in the nail in time, you can prevent many diseases and eliminate them in time.
An Introduction to Hand Nail Deformation
bruised nail (hematoma)
Nail anemia A person's nail plates are a kind of indicator of his health, so one should not forget about their care and hygiene.
Deformation of nails speaks volumes - diseases of internal organs, disorders in the work of the main systems of the body.
There are several main causes of deformation, in addition to diseases: mechanical injury; anemia;
chemotherapy; excessive intake of antibiotics;
bacterial infections and nail fungus; psoriasis; hereditary predisposition.
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Candidiasis after taking antibiotics By the shape of the deformation, you can also establish the causes of the problem.
Types of deformation of the nail plate
Psoriasis Deformation of the nail can look different and by its appearance it is possible to establish the causes of the occurrence.
If undulating grooves appear on the nail, then this may indicate improper nutrition, a strict diet. Such nails can also indicate psychological disorders, frequent stress. "Waves" on nails can also be a hereditary trait of a person.
If small pits appear on the nail, then this speaks primarily of a lack of calcium in the body. It is worth revising the diet, adding healthy food, eating more fresh vegetables, fruits, dairy products.
Stripes running across the nail indicate malnutrition, a severely tightened diet. This appearance of the nail may indicate trophic disorders.
If the human body does not have enough vitamins and calcium, nails can crumble and flake. Anemia, thyroid disorders will lead to the same results.
Nails can be deformed due to mechanical injury and damage.
In case of injury to the nail plate, the normal growth and formation of the nail may be disrupted, the thickness decreases, and curvature appears.
A common cause of deformation of fingernails is. You can get infected with this disease anywhere - in public places, beaches, showers, manicure or beauty salon.
The fungus is transmitted from an infected person to a healthy person, so be careful!
Allergy from chemicals Changes in the structure of the nail can also be caused by prolonged and constant exposure to chemicals and harmful substances.
People of certain professions are subject to a similar deformation - hairdressers, dishwashers, cleaners.
Recently, allergy to gel polishes is very common, as this type of manicure has become common lately.
Deformation of the nail can be congenital, but such cases are rare. A similar problem is associated with the defects of the ectoderm, with which, during intrauterine development, the nail bed and plates begin to form.
Pathology of the shape of the nail on the hands
This or that deformation of the nail cannot 100% speak about the presence of the disease, but it is worth paying attention to it and be sure to consult a doctor for a full examination.
Changes in the nail plate can indicate the following pathologies:
The plate has the shape of a convex ball.
Such a deformation of character for pulmonary osteoarthropathy, tuberculosis, lung cancer, heart disease, endocarditis, liver cirrhosis.
In rare cases, such nails can be a congenital feature of a person and are in no way associated with diseases.
Bird's claw deformation - nail plates thicken and bend. Nails can take the form of a spiral, the color changes from yellow to brown.
Such a pathology can develop after blows and injuries, burns, frostbite.
It occurs in old age and after generalized candidiasis.
koilonychiaKoilonychia - the nail becomes spoon-shaped, the surface is concave, the structure and thickness remain unchanged.
This pathology occurs with prolonged exposure to acids and alkalis on the nail plate, as a result of trauma and damage.
Koilonychia can be caused by anemia, typhoid fever, Addison's disease.
transverse furrows Platonichy - the nail plate is flat.
Such a pathology is more often congenital, but in rare cases it can arise as a result of exposure to occupational factors (chemicals).
Transverse furrows - appear after past illnesses - flu, jaundice, anorexia.
Such a "pattern" on the nails may indicate an improper and unbalanced diet, lack of vitamins and nutrients.
leukonychia Point deformation - appears with eczema, psoriasis, pulmonary tuberculosis.
Leukonychia - the appearance of white spots.
May indicate malnutrition, as well as kidney disease.
Vitamins and changes in the nail plate
healthy eating Deformation of nails can also occur due to a banal reason for a lack of vitamins. The correct structure of the nails guarantees the presence of iron in the body in sufficient quantities. Lack can provoke deformation.
Iron is found in sufficient quantities in such foods:
- meat and poultry;
- liver;
- fish (tuna);
- legumes;
- cabbage and zucchini;
- fruit.
Remember that the diet should be balanced, iron is absorbed better with foods that contain vitamin C and fluoride.
Lack of sulfur in the body can also lead to nail problems. Eat cabbage, onions, garlic, cereals. If necessary, you can purchase vitamin complexes at the pharmacy that will help provide the body with the necessary vitamins and minerals.
Diagnostics of the deformation of your nails
When the first signs of deformation of the nails appear, it is necessary to consult a specialist and undergo an examination. Initially, you should establish the causes of the problem and eliminate them. See a dermatologist or specialist (podiatrist, mycologist). The doctor visually assesses the condition of the nails, if necessary, microscopy, spectral analysis can be prescribed. It is possible that the patient will need advice from other specialists - a surgeon, cardiologist or others.
Nail treatment takes place on an individual basis, depending on the disease, medications or medical procedures are prescribed. Nail treatment does not go away quickly. The causes of the problem are eliminated, you need to wait for a new and healthy plate to grow. It is much easier to prevent deformation than to engage in complex and prolonged treatment afterwards.
Prevention of hand nails
Healthy and beautiful nails look attractive. In order for the nail plate to grow even and healthy, it is necessary to carefully review the diet. Choose healthy foods, fruits and fresh vegetables. You should not get carried away with diets and severely limit yourself in nutrition, this approach harms your health and beauty.
Nails must be cared for properly. If possible, the manicure procedure should be trusted by professionals. In the salons you can use such services as paraffin therapy, massage, hardware manicure.
At home, you can make nail baths with decoctions of herbs, sea salt or others useful ingredients... Take mineral and vitamin complexes, during the treatment of nails, you should abandon decorative varnishes, nail extension and polishing.
If you work in hazardous industries, constantly come into contact with harmful chemicals and drugs, do not forget to use protective gloves.
Home treatment
Self-medication is by no means recommended! Remember that deformation of the nails can be just a symptom of a dangerous disease, so you need to urgently consult a specialist and undergo an examination.
If the deformation of the nails is associated precisely with aesthetic problems, then in this case, you can help at home. Do, you can add sea salt, soda to the water, essential oils, herbs. Such procedures improve blood circulation and ensure good nail growth. You can use special medicated varnishes.
During treatment, do not get carried away with decorative nail polishes, they do not hide, but only emphasize the flaws. Also, women should remember that nail extension also leads to plate deformation and subsequent problems. You should not get carried away with polishing nails, many people think that such a procedure will help to align the deformed nail faster. You can polish, but not more often than once a month.
Professional tips for nail deformation
To help with treatment and get rid of the problem faster, professionals give several recommendations on:
- do regular salt and paraffin baths;
- lubricate your nails with lemon juice;
- take calcium supplements;
- do not forget to use special hand creams and balms;
- be careful with home manicure, avoid too sharp instruments, they can damage the plate.
Nails are a reflection of our health. You should not self-medicate and take any action before the true cause of the problem has not been found. Do not forget that any self-medication, even seemingly absolutely harmless, may not only fail to bring the desired positive results, but also harm your nails and the health of the body as a whole.
Often, it is the nails that give out the state of health of their owner. Sloppy hands and misshapen nails can ruin even the most elegant and flawless look. unfortunately, today few people can boast of absolutely healthy and strong nails, and a very common problem is an uneven nail plate with many depressions and stripes. Why do waves appear on the nails and how to return them to their original appearance? In this article we will try to answer a pressing question that worries both women and men.
What do uneven nails look like?
The problem of uneven nails looks different from person to person. "Waves" can be located both along and across, there can be a different number of tubercles and stripes, they can be deep or barely noticeable. It is better to study the number and depth of depressions on a note from the side, so to speak in the profile of the hand.
Often, uneven nails appear on the thumbs, since this area of \u200b\u200bthe hand accounts for the largest part of injuries and mechanical stress.
It so happens that the cavity does not go away, even as the plate grows back, and longitudinal waves appear even after the tuberous part of the nail has already been cut off. It is possible to get rid of a flaw only after finding out the reason for its appearance, sometimes consultation and specialist help is required.
Reasons why wavy fingernails
Often, various waves and bumps on the plate appear as a result of improper hand and nail care. Perhaps a manicure or pedicure was done incorrectly, a file that was too coarse to grind was used, or the cuticle was cut too sharply and not neatly. Also, waviness and deformation of the thumbnail can be associated with the presence of the addiction of gnawing and biting marigolds during nervous tension. In the future, any damage and incorrect movements can affect the condition of the nail.
In everyday life, you constantly have to contact with chemical components that are in the composition of detergents and cleaning agents. And, unfortunately, not every woman protects her hands with gloves during household chores, and over time, the nail collapses due to the negative influence of aggressive chemistry, the plate becomes weak, brittle and bumpy.
These are the most common and popular options for the appearance of relief on the nail. But these are far from the only reasons why nails become wavy, and the problem is not always purely cosmetic. In some cases, defects on the nail plate may be the first signals of the development of certain diseases or the presence of health problems.
It can be quite difficult to unambiguously determine the causes of dents on the nails of the hands. Therefore, if grooves and tubercles are found on the nail plate, the best solution would be to contact a qualified specialist, and in general, make it a habit to see a doctor annually, carry out a visual examination, take the required tests, and also inform the doctor if any changes have occurred or there are problems in the body.
How to cure bumpy fingernails?
Before moving on to treating the problem, first you need to find and eliminate all kinds of reasons why nails grow in waves.
If the nails are waves, the reasons are infectious, for example, a fungus or other skin or nail lesion has appeared, then self-medication is highly undesirable. The risk of complications is very high, and there are often cases when a "neglected" patient needs surgical intervention and removal of the affected plate. Treatment should be comprehensive, with the use of antimicrobial and antifungal drugs, as well as the treatment of infected areas with lotions, ointments and creams.
But, regardless of the cause of ribbed nails, you can follow a set of measures and carry out medical procedures that will help cure the waviness of the nails, and in the future prevent the appearance of such a flaw.
- , give preference to the ugly European manicure.
- Wear gloves when in contact with water and household chemicals.
- Give up nail extension for a while.
- Too often do not polish the nails and excessively moisturize the cuticle and plate.
- Use only high-quality care products and varnishes, and apply a base or strengthening agent before decorative coating. Read more about strengthening nails.
- Monitor your nutritional balance.
- To prevent the nails from appearing transverse dents or longitudinal waves, it is recommended to periodically drink special vitamin and mineral course preparations, especially in the autumn-spring period.
We have analyzed the most probable causes of crooked fingernails, it is quite possible to correct the situation, the main thing is to approach the problem seriously.
Maybe you have your own answer to the question of why dents appear on the nails, and a personal proven way of how to overcome bumpy nails, we would be grateful if you share your experience in the comments.
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