We would sometimes tend to think that our nails are only aesthetic and practical. Unrelated to our physical health. Wrong! Much is ignored about this small part of the body. Did you know, for example, that nails have the same composition as our hair? For the most part, they are made of keratin. Fact, like the hair, our nails are receptive to what we consume. Dry, brittle, colored nails… Observe them because each particularity or variation reveals a potential deficiency.
What to do against ridged nails?
On speaks of streaking when vertical lines appear on the surface of the nails. It is quite common and rarely serious. Most of the time, this is correlated to external factors such as washing your hands very often, repeated contact with household products or strippers, or the use of chemical products.
A hormonal imbalance (like a thyroid-related problem) or hormonal changes (like menopause) can also be the cause. There are many patients who, over the age of fifty, are affected by this phenomenon. In young women, poor vascularization because of the cold or the cigarette can explain these streaks.
To deal with this problem, it is therefore necessary to limit the aggravating factors, but also to cut your nails short regularly. Food supplements for hair and nails are very effective. It is recommended to take the dosage recommended by the manufacturer, but for six months, ie twice the duration of the treatment of hair loss. This cure is to be accompanied by the application of a varnish hardener.
>> Note that there are nail pathologies that should not be overlooked, such as fungal infections, psoriasis or lichen planus. If there is no reason to worry, do not hesitate to consult when the nails too often tend to cling or when it becomes a source of discomfort.
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