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A change in color, texture or shape of the nails may seem harmless, but it can also be a
sign of disease
.
TEN WAYS OUR NAILS "TALK TO US"
Nails are real sneaks
,
not only of certain aesthetic care, but also, and most importantly, of some health problems.
Learning to
differentiate its symptoms
is of vital importance to prevent or stop diseases.
1. RAISED NAIL
Its medical name is
"onycholysis
": onico means nail and lysis, destruction.
I mean, broken nail.
When a nail begins to lift and is no longer fully attached to the base, we are likely to see a
white discoloration
.
It is usually due to
a fungal infection
,
psoriasis
, an
injury from an aggressive manicure
or even an injury from cleaning under the nails with a sharp object.
Yes, do not tear your clothes because there are those who put everything under their nails.
Treatment will depend on the cause.
2. LAYERED NAIL
The name is unpronounceable,
"lamellar onychoschisis"
(of sheets) and consists of the nails being opened in the form of sheets.
It occurs
after 50-60 years
, generally due to excessive hand washing or having them soak a lot.
3. NAIL
Who hasn't had a toenail or whitlow?
Its medical name is
paronychia
.
It consists of redness and inflammation around a nail and the most normal thing is that it is due to an infection.
If it is diagnosed early, it can be stopped with antibiotics
, but if we leave it alone, a good potato field can form inside.
Pus abscesses are created, it can even reach the bone... and gangrene!
Bottom
Line: If you have a toenail, ask your doctor first.
4. CHIPPED NAILS
Little holes or dents appear, as if they were made with an ice pick.
It could be
a sign that the person has a disease that affects other parts of his body
.
People who have pits in their nails may also have
psoriasis, atopic dermatitis,
or something you wouldn't initially relate to, such as
alopecia areata
.
5. DEEP FURROW IN THE NAIL
Its medical name is
"Beau's Lines"
("Beau" spelled as "Beauty").
Although
"Beau-ty" these nails have nothing
.
They are horizontal lines that run the width of the nail and are generally not a cause for concern.
It means that
something (high fever, injury, chemotherapy, significant stress) slowed down or stopped the growth
of the nails for a while and that is why a gap was created.
eye!
If none of this has happened to you and furrows appear, see your doctor.
6. WASHBOARD NAILS
They are
grooves and bumps in the center of the thumb
.
They are called that because they are shaped like old washboards.
It can happen because you have developed the habit of pinching (or pushing back) the nail cuticles.
Many people are not aware that they do this.
7. THICK AND OVERSIZED NAILS
The medical name is ugly as nails:
onychogryphosis.
It is because the griffins, those mythological animals that are half eagle, half lion, have curved, claw nails.
They are also called
ram's horn nails
because they thicken and twist.
It can be hereditary but it can also be
related to psoriasis, ichthyosis (very dry skin) or circulation problems
.
And yes, just as you are thinking, cutting and treating these nails requires the help of a podiatrist and dermatologist.
Even a bricklayer with a radio wouldn't hurt from time to time.
8. SPOON NAILS.
The medical name for
this type of nail sounds like an exotic flower used to make expensive perfumes: Koilonychia
.
They are thin nails that sink in the center and look like spoons.
In general, it is usually due to the fact that the person
does not have enough iron for reasons such as poor diet
, a health problem in the stomach or intestine for which food is not well absorbed, celiac disease... or because of living in places of high altitude, which is something that also affects iron metabolism.
9. CURVED NAILS
The curve can start so gradually that many people are not even aware of it.
As the nails continue to curve downward,
the fingertips swell and the nails begin to feel spongy
when pressed.
On many occasions, curved nails can be a harmless trait that runs in the family, but it could also be a sign that you have a
disease in the lungs, heart, liver, stomach or intestine
.
10. NAILS WITH DARK STRIPE OR MELANOMA
We have left the most serious for last.
This medical name is scarier than mythological animals:
"acral lentiginous melanoma"
.
If you see a new or changing dark streak appearing on a fingernail or toenail,
it's time to see a dermatologist for a checkup.
That dark streak could be melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer.
Not all dark streaks are melanomas, but it's always good to keep an eye on them.
Detecting it early is essential
because if it is allowed to grow, treatment becomes more difficult.
WHAT DOES THE COLOR OF YOUR NAILS SAY ABOUT YOU?
(And no, I don't mean nail polish)
Greenish black nails.
The cause may be a bacterial infection in the nails.
Without treatment the infection tends to get worse.
yellow nails
It may be due to wearing red nail polish without a base coat or smoking.
If they also thicken and stop growing, it could be a sign of lung disease or rheumatoid arthritis.
Blue nails.
There may not be enough oxygen in the bloodstream.
White nails.
It can be an indication of liver disease or diabetes.
pale nails
It could be a symptom of anemia.
Half pink, half white nails.
It's not the French manicure, no... it could be a sign of kidney disease!
A kidney disease.
yellow nails
Nail infections or lung disease.
What do the
crescents mean
?
If they are
dark red crescents
it could be lupus, heart disease, alopecia areata...
If they are
blue crescents,
it could be a sign, attention... of poisoning!
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