Types and varieties of ribbed nails
Longitudinal grooves on nails in most cases start from the cuticle and end at the end of the nail. In this case, nails may become brittle and covered with light spots.
Wavy grooves in some cases may appear simultaneously with an increase in the thickness of the nail.
The appearance of a yellow tint on some or one nail without the appearance of grooves.
The formation of grooves on the nail plates in children is most often accompanied by their fragility.
The reason is within
If the furrows are barely noticeable and do not recur, then most likely it is a matter of vitamin balance. But if the defect extends to a quarter of the nail, it is worth checking the internal organs.
Those most at risk of developing grooves are teenagers at the stage of active growth and puberty, nursing mothers, people with kidney problems, lung problems or abnormalities in the nervous system, as well as those suffering from diabetes.
Among the pathologies to which the body reacts by the appearance of grooves, one can note psoriasis, gout, Darier's disease, neurological abnormalities, articular, cardiovascular, some infectious diseases, as well as intestinal dysfunction and fungus.
Treatment of ridged nails
When the first symptoms appear, treatment of grooves on the nails should begin with a visit to a dermatologist. Only professional diagnosis can lead to effective treatment and complete elimination of this pathology.
Careful nail care, regular manicures and protective varnishes. In case of injury or exposure to aggressive and detergent substances, special protective nail varnishes should be used.
It is necessary to regularly use softening hand creams that will protect your nails from excessive dryness and moisturize them.
The use of dietary supplements and vitamin complexes with microelements, including Fe, Ca, Mg and others, will significantly reduce the risk of ribbed nails.
Antifungal drugs should be taken only as prescribed by a dermatologist if fungal diseases are detected.
There are also very effective folk remedies for the prevention and treatment of grooves on the nails. For protection, nutrition and softening, various vegetable oils are used in folk medicine - coconut, olive, almond and others.
Furrows on the nails occur with a number of diseases. These diseases can be gout, neurological pathologies, lichen planus, spinal cord diseases, Darier's disease.
In addition to diseases, a lack of zinc in food can lead to the appearance of ridged nails. In most cases, micronutrient deficiency is characteristic of vegetarians who eat food that contains virtually no animal fats.
Ribbed nails are also a syndrome of some skin diseases in the acute stage, dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas, and peripheral circulation.
Ribbed nail plates in some cases may be the first symptom of dangerous diseases. With this in mind, you should find out the cause of the defect and, if necessary, begin treatment without waiting for the critical development of the disease.
What to do
A timely diagnosis will help get rid of the problem not only of the appearance of the hands, but also restore a person’s health. Striation and disruption of the structure of the nail plate should be treated by a trichologist or dermatologist. In case of systemic deviations, a therapist will help. He will conduct an examination, prescribe the necessary tests, refer, if necessary, to specialized specialists and make the correct diagnosis.
After determining the cause, the doctor prescribes a comprehensive treatment aimed at eliminating the provoking factor.
Drug treatment
To treat pathologies of internal organs, you should take medications recommended by your doctor:
- If the functioning of the digestive organs is disrupted, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial drugs are used. A diet is prescribed, and means are used to improve the absorption of foods and restore intestinal microflora.
- Cardiovascular diseases are treated with antiarrhythmic, vasodilating, antianemic and blood thinning drugs.
- Poor nutrition, asthenia or obesity require consultation with a nutritionist. In each specific case, he will recommend the exclusion or introduction of certain foods into the diet.
- The lack of vitamins and microelements is compensated for by dietary supplements or multivitamin complexes.
- For fungal pathology, local and systemic antimycotics are used, the patient is recommended to eat a nutritious diet, and in some cases, drugs to enhance immunity.
- Diabetes mellitus cannot be cured completely. But by eliminating a number of foods, monitoring blood glucose levels and taking special medications or insulin, it is possible to improve the appearance of the nail plate.
Therapy should be carried out for a long time: until complete recovery or achievement of a stable condition.
Folk remedies
In addition to medication treatment, you can use the advice of traditional healers:
- Do salt baths 2-3 times a week. To prepare, you need to dissolve a tablespoon of sea salt in a glass of warm water. The fingertips are kept in the solution for 15 minutes, after the procedure a nourishing cream is applied to dry skin and nails. This simple method helps speed up nail regeneration and eliminate the effects of infection (bacteria and fungus). To enhance the effect, you can add 15 drops of essential oil (lemon, bergamot, pine or ylang-ylang) to the solution.
- You can whiten your nails and restore their structure with lemon. You need to cut off a slice of citrus and rub the affected plate for 3-5 minutes.
- Every other day, it is recommended to apply oil solutions of vitamins A and E, olive oil or fish oil to all fingers with light massage movements.
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Prevention
Prevention methods include proper care of hands and nails, as well as a balanced diet.
- If you prefer to do your own manicure, be especially careful with your cuticles. If you damage the nail growth zone, which is located exactly in this place, then problems with the nails will certainly occur, since the blood supply is disrupted, and therefore the nutrition of the nail plate.
- If you can’t do a quality manicure yourself, use the services of a professional. When choosing a nail salon, preference should be given to one that has proven itself. Make sure your tools are disinfected or bring your own. But don’t forget that your own manicure tools also need to be disinfected after each use.
- Care products must be of high quality. If you have defects in your nails, it is best not to use polish for a while.
- The diet must include fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs. But it’s better to avoid sweets and starchy foods. Fatty foods should also be limited.
- At least twice a year you need to take a course of complex vitamins. This will improve the condition of your skin, nails and hair.
