Some Common Problems With Nails

Healthy nails have smooth and soft skin around the nail, a red, tough, smooth and shiny nail bed, and moderately thick and thin nails.

Some common problems with nails

Vertical lines on nails

Reason ：

This may not only be a nail care problem, but most likely a deficiency of iron, folic acid, protein and some other nutrients.

Solutions ：

If the symptoms are mild, you can use polishing strips to lightly polish and then apply nail care oil to maintain; eat a balanced diet with foods that supplement the above nutrients, such as eggs, pork liver, etc.

Brittle and easily broken nails

Reason ：

Excessive nail trimming, frequent manicures, dehydrated nails, and possibly vitamin A deficiency (helps produce protein, an important part of nails) and vitamin B7 deficiency (helps nails grow and become stronger).

Solutions ：

Give your nails a break, don't get a manicure for a while, and make sure to apply hand cream after washing your hands. Eat more vitamin-rich foods, such as peanuts, egg yolks, green leafy vegetables, etc.

Ectropion of the nail

Reason ：

Iron deficiency, calcium deficiency or trace elements.

Solutions ：

Iron and calcium supplementation, serious and the need to see a doctor.

Inner nail clasp

Reason ：

The nail bed has been injured, generally the nail bed is thicker will make the nail inwardly buttoned, such as chewing nails .

Solutions ：

In fact, the internal buckle is mostly seen in the toe, reduce the pressure on the nail, do not squeeze to, if serious please see a doctor promptly.

Hangnail

Reason ：

Perinail skin is too dry or chemically damaged (soap, detergent) or physically damaged (too much work) Perinail skin is very thin, has no sebaceous glands, lacks hair follicles and is a common entry point for inflammation, chemical irritation, and allergic reactions. Excessive dryness of the superficial stratum corneum can produce hangnail, as can soap, detergent, or physical friction that leaves the stratum corneum unprotected and dry and peeling due to excessive water evaporation.

Solutions ：

Remember to wear gloves when doing work. You can't avoid it, do a good job of moisturizing, the skin around the nail is very thin, apply hand cream immediately after washing your hands can protect the nourishing cuticle.

White spots on fingernails

Reason ：

Most of them are damaged nail roots, which means that the white spots you see now may have been bumped two months ago. The nail root is where the nail is formed, and if it is damaged, it can affect the formation of the nail and produce white spots.

Solutions ：

Wait for it to grow out. If you have been having white spots on your nails, please pay attention to your health problems.