He althy and aesthetic hands are a dream of many women. Lack of vitamins and minerals, mechanical damage and genetic conditions can cause nail diseases. Often the visible changes on the nail plate are accompanied by pain.
He althy nails have a smooth and uniform plate with a white edge. Neither the plate nor its vicinity should be painful and tender. If you notice changes in the area of the nails or directly on them, be sure to visit a dermatologist.
6 nail diseases you may not know
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How to take care of your nails?
To have beautiful and he althy nails, you need to take care of them. Just:
- use regenerating and nourishing nail preparations,
- use protective gloves while cleaning,
- nourish the area around the nails with hand cream,
- regular exfoliation of the hand skin,
- limit nail extensions as it weakens the nail plate,
- when manicure, always file the nails one way, preferably with a paper or glass file.
Patrycja Pupiec Editor specializing in he alth promotion and psychology. Curiosity about people and their stories drives her to take up socially difficult topics. Author of the StrefaKobiety series devoted to women's he alth, in which she talks to a doctor about prevention and the problems they face. He likes to be up to date, which is why he follows scientific discoveries, especially those related to medicine. Privately, a lover of animals, hiking and the work of Edward Stachura.