Maintain Healthy Fingernails: Tips, Dos, and Don'ts for Strong Nails

Mntning Healthy Fingernls: Care Tips, Dos, and Don'ts

Are you looking after your fingernls properly? This guide outlines the best practices to ensure your nls are in top condition.

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Inspect your fingernls carefully. Are they strong, smooth, and uniformly colored with no signs of grooves or discolored spots? While many minor nl issues can be avoided through proper care, some may suggest a deeper concern that needs attention. Here's what you should know to keep your nls in great condition.

Healthy Fingernls Defined

Fingernls are composed of layers of keratin protein and grow from the area beneath the cuticle at their base. Healthy fingernls exhibit smoothness without pits, grooves or discoloration; they're consistent in color and texture, free of spots or distortions.

However, some nl conditions aren't considered normal:

• Uneven color: An entire nl discoloration or a dark stripe under the nl can occur.

• Shape alterations: Nls that curl up are not typical.

• Thinning or thickening: Changes in nl thickness might indicate underlying health issues.

• Separation: When nls detach from surrounding skin.

• Bleeding around nls

• Swelling or pn

• Flure to grow

Dos for Fingernl Care

Here are tips to mntn your fingernls:

1. Mntn Dryness and Cleanliness: Bacteria can proliferate under wet fingernls, leading to infections. Limit prolonged exposure to water which can weaken nls, causing split s.

2. Good Nl Hygiene: Use sharp tools like scissors or clippers for trimming nls strght across with a gentle curve at the tips.

3. Moisturize Regularly: Apply lotion not just on your hands but also around nls and cuticles.

4. Protect Nls with Strengthening Products: A nl hardener might help prevent breakage, deping on your nls' condition.

5. Consider Biotin Supplements: Research suggests that biotin supplements could strengthen weak or brittle nls.

Don'ts for Fingernl Care

Here are practices to avoid:

1. Avoid Nl Damage: Refrn from biting your nls and picking cuticles, which can damage the nl bed leading to infections.

2. Prevent Hangnl Tension: Don't pull off hangnls you might cause live tissue damage along with it.

3. m for Clean Tools: Opt for acetone-free nl polish remover or use a clean cotton ball each time to prevent contamination.

4. Rid of Neglect: Avoid neglecting your nls, as ignoring them can lead to infections.

Do's and Don'ts in Summary:

Nl care involves mntning dryness, cleanliness, proper trimming techniques, moisturization, protecting nls with strengthening products, and avoiding damage or neglect. With these tips, you can keep your fingernls looking healthy and strong!

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