“The Dangers of Frequently Painting Your Nails: A Comprehensive Guide to Nail Health”

2023-05-13 04:22:04

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Currently there is a variety of enamels that are free of certain types of chemicals, which do not favor the health of the body.

13/5/2023

The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) explains that the nails are a hard part that is born and grows “at the extremities of the fingers”. In addition, Kids Health He mentions that they protect that area of ​​the body, and that they are useful for scratching, for example.

“Healthy nails tend to be smooth and evenly colored,” she adds. For this reason, many people stylize them by cutting, cleaning and painting them. However, doing it frequently might be detrimental, he mentions. Sports world.

This happens to the nails if they are painted very frequently

According to the website, painting your nails frequently can affect their keratin, causing brittleness and dehydration, so it is advisable to avoid painting them and give them considerable time to “breathe.”

Hence, the use of permanent enamel -for example- has had warnings for the damage it might cause to the nails, which according to Infosalus through the general secretary of the General Council of Official Colleges of Podiatrists (CGCOP) Juan Dios, lose their shine, and cause fragility.

In addition, he explains that once gel is applied to the nails and following a certain time it is removed and the same procedure is started with acetone, the nails can present stains and even fungus, not to mention that the enamels are composed of other chemicals that do not allow its healthy growth.

Likewise, they urge you to read the labels of these products where the components that are not as favorable as toluene, formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate are detailed one by one, which also -in some cases- cause allergic reactions.

Meanwhile, they do not advise allowing the nail polish to bleed off, but rather removing it a few days following painting. In addition to this, they suggest using a product that protects the nails and does not adhere the enamel to its surface, all this so that it does not absorb its compounds.

In addition, it is common to see beauty salons full of clients looking to style their nails, so it is important to choose the place where these procedures are going to be carried out, because they are conducive to contracting infections.

According to an article published by the Mayo Clinic, nail fungus is a common infection that affects not just one, but many, both on the hands and feet. The most common symptoms are the change in color, their thickening, the bad smell they produce, and the peeling that is observed.

Although the entity points out that the fungus does not always need treatment, it is important to consult a doctor because this infection causes inflammation in the skin around the nails; it can even cause difficulty walking and complicate diabetes.

However, before using any type of enamel, the allergic reaction it can cause should be observed.

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