Fingernail Problems

Posted in: Uncategorized by weddingcometrue | October 12th 2009 | no comments

Have you ever thought that your manicure is not only an enhancement of your beauty, and that there might be some problems that affect your nails? There are a lot of fingernails problems, so each of you should balance her health status. If you had to endure because of nails which are easy to crack or are very weak, now you have at hand all emergency solutions so that you "should get rid" of such troubles!


Cracked nails, jagged spots: The main cause of these fingernails problems is a matrix of which they are composed, especially the bed area under the nail and the nail crescent-shaped base. What can you do in this situation? You must wait six months, time for your nail grow and recover. During this period, continue to keep a short and neat manicure.

Fungus fingernails: The reason why these fungi appear on the surface or below the nail is constant moisture. Fungus spreads from the top or edge of the nail back to its base, resulting in deterioration of its color (the nails becomes white-yellow), resulting a brittle nail and a thickening and "falling" nail surface. Typically, cut nails are sent to the laboratory to determine if the yeast infection is responsible for this problem. If the results come out positive, it is necessary to follow a prescribed treatment by a doctor.

If you are worried about the health of your nails, ask a doctor, a pharmacist, or your manicurist or pedicurist, because these fingernail problems are to be treated. If the nail is affected by the fungus, it is recommended to use a cream or ointment against fungi. Wait until the infection has healed, before applying polish nail. Drop the products used on infected nails - it is very likely to repeat the procedure, as the fungus reappears.

Incarnate nail is a well known problem, being located mainly in toenails. It appears especially because the nail is cut too short, curved at the corners. Another reason may be the shoes too tight, which make the "meat" cut nail hurt, and that area swell. Many times, such an incarnate nail gets to produce pus, if not treated in time. What can you do? Soak a cleansing sponge in antibiotic ointment, which you can implement as much as you can at the edge of the nail - so it will absorb the mammary skin, and the antibiotic will stop the infection. If the infection is evolving and the pus appears, then it's time to consult a doctor.

Split and painful cuticles: If you are one of the "victims" of bad habits, such as the bitten nails and cuticles, if you do not let them grow in a natural rhythm, if you skin is too dry or your manicure is too zealous, then you're happy "winner" of the split and painful, cuticles.

The best practical solutions for this fingernail problem are:

• Massage the nail skin from the base with a moisturizer to prevent dryness and keep a high level of skin hydration.


• For several minutes, soak your hands in warm soapy water to soft husks and cuticles before pushing them in and remove them.


• Push cuticles back with a special skin tool from your manicure kit. You may also try or orange wood stick, with sharp peaks - such sticks are used specifically to manicure.


• Clean the hangnails using the smooth part of a nail file.

Exfoliating nails: This problem may be a sign of an illness which can occur due to excessive use of harsh detergents, and obviously affects the health of your skin hands. Also, other factors may be: adhesives used to apply false nails, acetone used to remove nail polish, bad filing of the nail edges or overexposure to water.

Practical advices:

• Wear household rubber gloves to wash dishes and / or clothing (if you wash them by hand).


• Use removal nail polish substances oil based.


• Use a softer nail file.


• Do not file or polish your surface nails.


• Do not use very hot water if you must stay longer with your hands in the water.


• After you have washed your hands or before bedtime, massage your cuticles and nails with hand cream or almond oil.

Yellow nails: If you are a smoker, then do not ask why your nails are yellow ... Nicotine "stains", your fingernails. However there are solutions for this fingernail problem:

• Oil the affected nail area with a stick for ears cleaning, dipped in diluted hydrogen peroxide.


• Give up nail polish for a while.

Nails with white spots: White spots on the nail surface are frequently encountered and are often cause of a minor trauma such as a hard object collision on nails. It is possible to protect these patches if you work a lot with your hands. Some people occasionally suffer from this fingernail problem, simply because it can be met in a family inherited disease. It is not needed any treatment, since white spots will grow along with your fingernail and you will cut them. To face these fingernail problems and to regain the beauty of your nails, it is recommended to following some natural treatments 3 times a day for two weeks. You may choose the treatment that best suits you and that is the most accessible.

• Lemon juice, no other ingredients: with a brush apply lemon juice on the nails as if you give the lake (no need to wash your nails for the next half hour).


• Paraffin oil is well known for its growth properties, and it can easily be found in the pharmacy.


• Prepare a bowl in which warm (not hot)olive was added and keep your nails inside for 8 minutes.


• Yeast is also a small miracle of nature that gives glow and strength to your nails.