Every woman dreams of beautiful manicured nails. But sometimes different life situations or an inattentive attitude to oneโs health can harm the horn plate. Today we will find out why some people experience nail deformities, types, causes of such a problem. We also determine how to get rid of such a complication as unevenness and tuberosity of the horn plate.
Causes of deformation
Rough, ribbed and wavy nails on the hands can be observed in people in such cases:
- If there was an injury.
- With careless nail care.
- If there is a fungal or bacterial infection.
- If there are certain diseases of the internal organs.
- Predisposition.
- If a person has experienced stress.
- With malnutrition, iron deficiency.
Traumatic factor
Rough fingernails, the reason for which is the damage to the nail plate due to bruising or pinching of the fingertips, strong pressure, are most often observed in children. Indeed, quite often children, playing in the yard or even at home, injure themselves. And it is often the fingernails that suffer. Usually, the affected plate resulting from bruising disappears after some time as a new one grows.
Careless care
Rough fingernails, the reason for which is a rough cuticle removal, require gentle care. After all, if a person uses metal tools, then he can simply damage the structure of the horn plate. And wounds, cuts, cracks make the skin of the hands susceptible to damage by various fungi, which only exacerbates the problem of unevenness.
Correction of the situation
If the reason lies precisely in the wrong care, then you should think about it and start to properly process your nails. You should get rid of such habits as biting, tearing off burrs. If the problem already exists, then it is necessary to switch to dry manicure, which carefully treats the horn plate, eliminates its injury.
Presence of a fungal or bacterial infection
This reason for the appearance of unevenness and tuberosity on the nails can be the result of a second factor - careless attitude when carelessly cutting the cuticle or tearing out burrs. Indeed, if a person has a wound at this moment, then after some time an infection can penetrate through it and infection will occur.
Most often, the fungus appears in the summer. At first, it can form on the legs, and then go to the hands. Such a disease can be recognized by the presence of bumps, brittleness, tuberosity, friability of the nail surface. On the stratum corneum, longitudinal and transverse grooves may appear.
Uneven fingernails, the reason for which is the presence of a bacterial and fungal infection, are treated only with the help of a specialist. A visit to a dermatologist in this case is mandatory. The doctor first sends the patient to take tests, and after their results, when the etiology of the problem is clear, he prescribes medication.
Diseases of the internal organs
Sometimes ribbed, wavy and uneven fingernails (the causes and treatment of which are described in detail in this article) are a sign of an ailment. For example, with pneumonia, the surface of the stratum corneum changes. In addition to this dangerous ailment, diseases such as influenza, anemia, cholecystitis, arthritis, psoriasis, eczema can affect the state of nails. Problems with the cardiovascular system, the thyroid gland can also contribute to the deterioration of the stratum corneum. In order to get rid of unevenness in the nails in this case, you should first cure the disease that caused such a defect.
Predisposition
It happens this way: a person at the genetic level implies that his horn plate will be uneven and bumpy. In this case, the problem is almost impossible to solve. True, doctors can prescribe a person to take calcium, to strengthen nails with natural products containing resin and silk. Such drugs are not cheap, but if you want to look beautiful and healthy, then you should not spare money for yourself.
Stressful situations
Everyday stresses, depression can also affect the occurrence of deformations of the stratum corneum. How is the uneven surface of the nails treated in this case? First of all, you need to stop being nervous, change your attitude to life (itโs easier to relate to everything), play sports, get rid of bad habits, change the circle of communication. But if a person cannot change the situation, then he should at least 3 times a week pamper his nails with care: do baths with sea salt, massage with rubbing balm, apply protective equipment.
Measures that can heal uneven nails or prevent damage
- European, Japanese, SPA manicure.
- The use of household and cotton gloves when working with chemicals (powders, gels for mopping, dishes, etc.).
- Use of varnish with mother of pearl. A woman should buy products with a uniform structure, without sand, inclusions. After all, additional elements can damage your nails.
- Use of a special medical coating before applying decorative varnishes.
- Manicure tools should be a personal thing of every person, like a toothbrush. Also, do not forget that before each use of this or that device it must be disinfected (so as not to cause infection).
Essential Products and Preparations
Deficiency of iron, which plays an important role in the body, can become a factor in the appearance of such a problem as uneven nails on the hands. The reason for this deformation is clear, because without enzymes, which include iron, the synthesis of thyroid hormones is impossible, which plays an important role for immunity. And if the defenses are weakened, then the person becomes extremely susceptible to various bacteria and fungi. Therefore, the diet of any person should contain a sufficient amount of iron. Foods rich in this trace element are: beef liver, green apples, pomegranate. You can also buy drugs in the pharmacy that contain iron, for example, "Elecampane", "Tireo-Vit."
To restore the nail plate, the deformation of which arose after stress, it is necessary to remove its negative effect as soon as possible. In this case, the drug โNervo-Vitโ will help - it will restore peace of mind, and also make the nails smooth and beautiful.
Home treatments: treatment
If a person has found waviness, roughness of the nails, then he needs treatment. Of course, you should first go to the hospital and find out the cause of this problem. But at the same time, you can simultaneously try to correct this situation yourself. To do this, contrasting baths should be done: lower your fingers for 5โ10 minutes, first in hot and then in cold water. Then you need to make a light massage near the nail rollers.
If the deformation did not occur due to a disease, then alternative methods of therapy can be used. The beeswax applied to the nail helps a lot . You can make baths from a decoction of chamomile and mint.
Some patients resort to polishing nails. However, such a procedure should be done by a specialist and certainly no more than 2 times a month.
If the cause of the unevenness on the nails is the presence of some kind of disease, then, naturally, first the disease should be eliminated from the inside, and then the external defect should be eliminated. However, the treatment process is quite long and painstaking, so you should be prepared for such therapy. After you can get rid of the waviness and roughness of the nails, you will need to carefully monitor their condition, so that the problem again does not make itself felt. It is also important to eat right, undergo regular medical examinations and drink vitamin and mineral complexes.
Now you know that uneven fingernails - the causes and solutions to such a problem are discussed in detail in the article - have a different etiology. Predisposition, trauma, improper care, stressful situations, the presence of diseases of internal organs - all this can become the basis for the occurrence of deformation on the nail plate. A timely visit to the doctor, adequate treatment, proper nutrition - all this will help eliminate the problem.