March 22nd, 2010 by Stand Team

• Soft nails that fold.
Normally, is due to lack of minerals like calcium and iron. You can face this problem when women enter menopause.
Solution: consulted a dermatologist to assess if you need prescribe a complex vitamin or mineral.

• Nails that is open.
It is a problem very frequent among people nervous. The stress and dryness have much to see. The person with nails escapades drinks little water and the lack of hydrate makes drying the substance that unites the layers of the nails. Solution: increase consumption of water to two liters daily and, if the problem persists, see the dermatologist.

• Nails with ribs (corrugated).
Reveal problems related to the bones: arthritis (especially the cervical), back problems and column and some focus of rheumatism.
Solution: Consult the orthopedic to assess the situation and can begin a treatment as soon as possible.

• Fungal nail.
Some nails flaked, in frequent contact with dust and dirt, are the best candidates for the fungi.
Solution: the disease called fungal infections; it is with ointment antifungal applied with cotton, medication that must always be prescribing the dermatologist.

• Yellow nails.
Usually it is attributed to the nicotine tobacco, but the truth is that the nicotine blot on all the fingers and, as much, two nails. If all the nails are stained is because he was using glazes very dark for a long time, and have left him that trail. It is not therefore symptom of any alteration.

• Blackened Nails or bluish.
Often reveal an alteration of the liver (hepatitis, for example) or heart, especially if the black acquires a bluish tint.
Solution: see immediately to his dermatologist or clinician so that he decides if it is necessary to see a cardiologist.