CHANGE IN NAIL : WARNING TO YOUR HEALTH

Nails, one of the most beautiful part of a human body, whatever the size are, looks very beautiful when they are healthy. Poets have written so many poems about the beauty of the nail and finger. But what will happen when the nail is cracked or changed in shape and color. It is sure that one will feel embarrassed to expose their ugly nails to other people. On the other hand one may feel proud of one’s healthy , beautiful and pinkish nails. It is said that nails are a very good reflection of health. In fact it is the window of health  condition. So everybody should take care of nails, and should know what does it mean ilf there is any change in nails whether in shape or in color. Is it a warning to health? Let us know about the change which indicate any disorder of health.

HEALTHY, STRONG AND  BEAUTIFUL NAILS

Here are some change in nail and the indicator of health problem.

1.   White nail :-It indicates  that the person is suffering from liver disease such as hepatitis.

2.   Yellow nail:-It indicates that the person is suffering from lung disease.

3.   Half white and half pink:- It indicate that the person is suffering from kidney disease.

4.   Red nail :- It indicates that the person is suffering from heart disease.

5.   Pale color in nail :- It indicates that the person is suffering from malnutrition.

6.   Blue nail :- It indicates that the person is suffering from lack of oxygen in blood circulation.

7.   Black nail :-It indicates that the person is suffering from strong anemia.

8.   Green nail :-It indicates that the person having bacterial infection in nail which is due  allergy to some washing detergent.

9.   Reddish brown :- It indicates the diffidence of folic acid, protein and vitamin C.

10.                     White spot on nail:- Some people have wrong idea that it is a symbol of fortune if there is white spot on their nails. It is absolutely  wrong idea. White spot indicates  that the person is suffering from lack of zinc and iron.

11.                     If there are brown spots on nail it indicates psoriasis.

PITTING NAILS

12.                     Pitting nail :- If some small holes  are found on the surface of the nail than it is called pitting nail and it mainly indicates alopecia, the fall of hair.

CLUBBING NAILS

13.                     Clubbing nail:- When the nails are abnormally curved then it is called clubbing nail. It indicates  bowel disorder and some other gastrointestinal disease.

SPOON NAIL

14.                     Spoon nail:- If finger nail curved inward like a spoon than it is called spoon nail. It indicates iron efficiency which causes anemia.

15.                     Finger nail ridges :- If ridges run horizontally on the nail than it indicates vitamin and mineral deficiency as well as general malnutrition or other  illness.

MEE'S LINE ON NAIL

16.                     Mee’s line nail :- If white lines appear in the nail it is called mee’s line nail. It indicates poisoning by arsenic or any other heavy metal.

17.                     Nail separate from nail bed:- It is due to thyroid disorder and drug reaction

How to keep a healthy nail.

(1)           Use thick moisturizer regularly. Do not use any moisturizer which is allergic to your nail.

(2)           If the nail is brittle due to excessive dish washing or swimming then use lotion containing alpha hydroxyl acid.

BIOTIN,A NATURAL SUPPLEMENT

(3)           If brittle is due to iron deficiency then you may take biotin which is a natural supplement and will keep your nail strong .But remember it should be taken only according to the advice of your physician.

(4)           Like hand nail should be washed regularly so that any harmful bacteria may removed.

NAIL CLIPPER

(5)           Clean your clipper and nail grooming equipment regularly and this can prevent you to get close to bacteria. 

SOAK TOE NAIL BEFORE TRIMMING

(6)           Toe nails are thicker than finger nails and it is difficult to trim. Before trim soak toe nail in warm water for 15 minutes and then trim.

NAIL BITING IS A BAD HABIT

(7)           Avoid the habit of biting nail. Do not pull off hang nail. All this will damage your over all nail health.

(8)           Do not use nail polish and nail remover all the time. Use these only when necessary.

(9)           Last but not the list balance diet is necessary for healthy nail.