As well as the rest of our body, nails also suffer from diseases. Both the nails of the hands and the feet may have fungus, stretch marks, peeling, breakage, color changes or become weak, brittle and brittle.
Nails with white spots : White spots are formed by striking nails, many times you do not notice it. But they can also be due to other origins, such as hereditary syndromes, or be secondary to a disease or health disorder, such as psoriasis, nephritis, peptic ulcer, cholelithiasis or ulcerative colitis, among others. Also, the appearance of these small white spots may be due to a deficient intake of certain nutrients.
It is important to note that calcium deficiency does not cause white spots on the nails, but zinc deficiency.
color is due to more serious diseases is necessary to go to a doctor, but if it is due to lack of nutrients is recommended, for example, eat a carrot a day or / and a handful of nuts.
White spots also appear when enamel is used on the nails all the time, but they are spots that disappear with the polish of the nail.
Brittle nails, they break constantly : This means that the nail is dry, it lacks hydration. [19659003] The solution is to apply daily a nutritious oil in it and in all its contour. As a home remedy, soak cottons in vitamin A, E, and wheat protein, every day for a week. Keep them for a few minutes on all the nails, the results are spectacular.
To harden the nails you can make a mixture of castor oil with a few drops of lemon juice and let them soak in the mixture. This treatment should be repeated every day for about 10 minutes to see the results.
For brittle nails you must make an infusion of rosemary, let it warm and soak your nails every day for a few minutes.
Apple cider vinegar also helps a lot in the strengthening of the nails, therefore you can apply it every day in the form of baths.
Striated nails : The stretch marks are the wrinkles of the nail. Often this symptom appears when the nail becomes brittle. This type of nail appears with age.
It is necessary to apply proteins and keratin. The nails are formed by three layers of keratin that run the risk of separating. It is also necessary to apply a hardener in this case at least once a week.
Yellow nails : When the enamel is removed these pigments may appear due to the filtering under the keratin layers, but they easily disappear with a polish of nails. But if this color remains, you can use specific bleaches, but it is not good to use them a lot.
For the fingers and yellowish fingernails of smokers, nothing better than rubbing them with lemon, the yellow disappears after a few minutes. If this color continues is a clear sign of infection, you should see the doctor immediately.
The nails do not grow : It is the blood that nourishes the root of the nail and promotes growth. If you have bad circulation it is possible for the nails to grow very slowly. It is recommended to massage with a nutritious product that penetrates the dermis, nourishes the roots and activates the blood circulation.
Curved nails : Did you bite your nails for a long time? Unfortunately, there is not much to do. Except painted with pastel colors, for its optical effect flatten the nail.
Nails with excess cuticle : Once a week, apply a softener to help remove dead skin, nourish it once a day with a cream or a specific oil.
Ingrown or ingrown toenails : These occur when the edge of the nail is buried within the skin of the toe. Pain, redness, and swelling may be present around the nail. An ingrown toenail can be the result of shoes that do not fit well and toenails that are not properly groomed are the most common causes. Some deformities of the foot or toes can also exert additional pressure on those fingers. It is advisable to go to a specialist.
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