Of a beautiful and neat manicure can only dream of? Perhaps the problem is not only cosmetic – it’s much more serious.
According to dermatologist Alexander Nekluenko causes breakage and violation of the structure of the nails (otherwise onihodistrofiya) mainly divided into infectious and noninfectious.
“It is mainly a fungal infection. Other infections (e.g. human papillomavirus) striking the nail plate is much less,” says the doctor.
Non-infectious:
“Then the reasons may be various: from malnutrition to mental illness,” says Nekluenko.
Improper nutrition (e.g., vegetarianism, vitamin deficiency).
Skin diseases (psoriasis, lichen planus, chronic eczema), congenital skin diseases.
Common acquired diseases (e.g., anemia).
Neuropsychiatric diseases in which the patient is engaged in nail biting or sucking fingers.
“The disruption of the structure of the nail shows or the diseases mentioned above or about the external adverse factors – trauma. For example, splitting of the nail occurs more frequently in women-Housewives who wash a lot, wash dishes, cook. At-risk women, who often do a manicure, stick the artificial nails,” – says the expert.
SOS
“Brittle nail on the background of pigmented lesions, e.g., moles, deep in the nail bed should cause increased vigilance,” said Mr Nekluenko.
According to him, it is likely to be a melanoma, one of the most malignant and rapidly progressive tumor with a high mortality.
How to treat?
According to dermatologist, the treatment of disorders structure of the nail depends on the disease. So, before you start treatment, you need to be tested for fungus, General and biochemical blood tests and it at least.
Fungal infection can be treated with medical pedicure and antifungal agents.
If there is evidence of anemia, then apply vitamin.
“Vitamin B7, for example, accelerates the growth and improves the biochemical processes necessary for the normal structure of the nail,” says the expert.
Skin diseases, which are manifested by disruption of the structure of the nails, usually treated almost the same as the main skin disease, but with a few twists. In the same way as the main, treated and mental disorders which damage the nails.
Congenital skin disorders are treated symptomatically.
How to avoid brittle nails:
In order to avoid severe impairments of the structure of the nail, you need to:
to monitor their health (regular blood tests; undergo regular examination by a dermatologist); eat right; take care of the nails; healthy lifestyle; try less to expose the nails to harsh external factors;
in case of a defect of the nail is to go to the doctor and find out the reason
