The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) describes the nails as the “part of the animal body, hard, horny in nature, which is born and grows on the extremities of the fingers”, which need due care through good habits and proper care. food, so he says better with health through an article edited by the health professional, Mariel Mendoza, who points out that balanced diets that favor nails are those rich in vitamins A, B, C and E.
One of the conditions most closely associated with weakened nails is brittle nail syndrome, which according to the United States National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus) is the set of anomalies that appear in them, both in their texture, shape and thickness.
And although it was mentioned that bad habits can weaken them, attention should be paid because they announce the possibility of a disease such as:
- Iron deficiency anemia: According to the Mayo Clinic, it is “a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry an adequate level of oxygen to the body’s tissues,” which is why iron deficiency anemia (iron deficiency) is the most common stands out.
- Hippocratic fingers: also known as clubbed fingers and toes, are caused by lung cancer, says MedlinePlus. However, other complications are highly related, such as congenital heart problems and/or cystic fibrosis, among others.
- Psoriasis: According to the medical center, this is a disease that occurs on the skin, causing eczema (scaling) and itchy spots. In addition to this, it can not only appear on the face, but on other parts of the body, such as the knees, fingers, elbows, or scalp.
- Nail fungus: The American Medical Center describes athlete’s foot as “a fungal skin infection that usually begins between the toes.” The most common symptoms are: itching, irritation, inflamed skin, blisters and ulcers on the feet.
Therefore, MedlinePlus suggests that to combat brittle nails it is important to keep them short and use emollient creams, using clear protein-containing nail polish. In addition, to keep your own manicure kit: “Don’t let the manicurist work on your cuticles”it needs.
It should be noted that biotin is related to the hardening of the nails, so its consumption supervised by a health professional is recommended.
Remedy to strengthen nails
- In a container add the yolk of a raw egg together with 1/2 teaspoon of almond oil.
- Stir until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
- Soak nails for 30 minutes.
- Rinse very well and use a moisturizer of preference.
It is important to regularly observe if the nails present malformations, and if so, consult a health professional immediately.
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