Fingernails and toenails have different kinds of
problems.
Kinds of fingernail and toenail problems:
1. Brittle
nails. The most common fingernail and toenail problems are caused
by dryness due to the usage of products that contains harsh chemicals.
2. Nail shingles. It is also caused by drying, usage
of products that contains harsh chemicals and heat.
3. Nail injury. Injury could be caused by trauma or
hard pressure on your nails.
4. Fungal infection. Fungus could also infect your
nails like psoriasis.
5. Allergic reaction. Your nails could also be a cause
from an allergic reaction due to exposure on chemicals.
Tips on reducing fingernail and toenail problems:
1. Avoid nail biting. Biting could infect your nails.
Your saliva causes a lot of bacteria. The bacteria on your saliva could be
passed on your nails and could irritate your nails.
2. Wear vinyl gloves when washing clothes or when
doing other household chores that involves the usage of detergents and
cleansers to protect your nails from harsh chemicals.
3. Keep your nails short to avoid them from getting
cut or to avoid them from getting damaged.
4. Be careful when doing heavy works to avoid your
fingers against trauma or hand pressure.
5. Use moisturizer soap, cream and lotion on your
fingernails and toenails to prevent them from drying.
6. Apply petroleum jelly on your fingernails and
toenails whenever you are resting and when going to bed at night to avoid
dryness.
7. Avoid cutting your cuticles. It shields against
bacteria and virus.
8. If your toenails are infected by fungal infection,
apply anti-fungal cream to heal.
9. Avoid your hands and feet from long exposure to
water to avoid from dryness.
10. Minimize the usage of nail polish or acetone. These
products contain chemicals that you’re might be allergic to and could cause
dryness on your nails.
11. Check your nail cosmetics for expiration dates to
avoid fingernail and toenail problems.
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