Toenails grow up: causes and methods of treatment

Curvature of the nail plate on the legs can occur in adults and children. Such nails not only look unattractive, but can also indicate serious diseases that require timely treatment. To know how to eliminate this problem or to prevent the appearance of bent or concave nails, first of all, it is worthwhile to understand the reasons for their deformation.

The nail is designed to protect the end of the finger, so it is quite hard and consists of horny plates. Its growth provides a special area hidden under the skin and called the root of the nail. As the plates grow back, the body of the nail and its free edge are formed, which need to be cut off in time.

If the nail is healthy, it will be pink in color, with a smooth, shiny and always smooth surface. Under the action of any internal or external factors, the plate may be bent.

Growing up, wavy nails are quite common. However, sometimes the whole plate is bent, and in some cases only its outer corners are twisted. In addition, the curvature can occur only on one finger (most often on the big) or else be present on all nails.

The cause of the deformation may be a number of reasons, which will be discussed below.

Because of this, the nail begins to grow unevenly. This happens with a finger injury affecting the base of the nails, as well as with an incorrect pedicure, when the cut-off cuticle leaves the matrix unprotected.

Such a shortage can be provoked not only by a poorly balanced diet, but also by various diseases in which the digestion and assimilation of vitamins worsens, such as anemia or gastroenteritis.

The plate can be thinned and bent when using cheap varnishes and products containing acetone. Nailing problems can also be caused by improper cutting, if insufficiently sharp scissors are used, and the nail itself is not trimmed in a straight line, but with rounding (it is not recommended to do this on the legs).

If it is of poor quality, is made of artificial materials, or is too tight, then it adversely affects the condition of the nails and can provoke bending. It is unacceptable to wear tight and narrow shoes, because they will injure the nails and cause their deformation.

Its appearance contributes to poor hygiene or excessive sweating, as a result of which the legs become wet, and fungi develop more actively. The defeat of the toenails with the fungus is manifested not only by deformation, but also by a change in color, the appearance of spots and stripes, thickening and other signs. Confirm the presence of fungal-provoked infection should a dermatologist with the help of the study of the nail.

For example, thyroid or heart. In such pathologies, changes in the nails are only one of the symptoms, so for a correct diagnosis, you should contact your pediatrician or therapist, and then a specialist who will treat the underlying disease.

Eczema or psoriasis can cause the waviness of the nails. In this case, the problem is treated under the supervision of a dermatologist. Another cause of curvature is antibiotic or chemotherapy, as well as poisoning. If you suspect exposure to toxic substances or side effects of drugs should immediately consult with your doctor.

Although very rare, but the deformation of the nail is due to congenital abnormalities. This is usually found at an early age.

Uneven nails not only spoil the appearance, but can also cause discomfort or pain, for example, if they cling to shoes. In this case, it is recommended to consult a doctor. If a child or an adult toenails grow up, then you need to influence the cause of this phenomenon.

If there was a shortage of vitamins in food, you should balance the diet or on the recommendation of a doctor to include vitamin supplements. In their composition must be vitamins A, H, E and B1.

In case of diseases of the digestive system, the patient should be referred to a gastroenterologist.who will prescribe the necessary treatment, after which the condition of the nails is normalized.

If the curvature in adults is caused by improper care, you need to take a break from the pedicure, strengthen the nail plates with special varnishes, make baths with salts or oils.

When a fungal infection requires treatment aimed at pathogens. It can be local (ointments, creams), and general (pills or even injections), but a specialist should prescribe antifungal drugs.

If the cause is heredity, then no treatment is prescribed, but it is recommended to take vitamins, make warm baths and cut nails to a safe length.

In case of injury, you need to monitor the damaged plate until it is renewed naturally.

In some cases, not to do without surgery, in which the entire nail or part of it is removed.

If the nails are just beginning to deform and bend upwards, you should prevent the situation from worsening. This should be done with the help of careful care and regular hydration. Such measures are needed after treatment, when the cause of growing up nails is detected and eliminated. The following actions help prevent nail disease:

• timely cutting, in which the plates are not cut very short;
• the use of comfortable shoes, made of quality material - it should fit the size;
• regular pedicure at home or with a proven master using disinfected and sharpened tools;

• performing a foot massage for better blood circulation;
• daily hygiene and regular change of socks, which will not allow favorable conditions for the reproduction of fungi;
• use of rubber individual shoes when visiting a swimming pool, sauna or bath;

• the use of high-quality varnishes and means for their removal;
• prevention of injury to the toes;
• a balanced diet with enough protein, calcium and iron;
• sufficient physical activity - frequent walks in the fresh air and good night's sleep, because these factors are important for the health of the body as a whole.

Adults to strengthen the nails can also use the recommendations of cosmetologists and various folk remedies. For example, they can include rubbing useful oils - almond, jojoba, olive and others - twice a week, you can also use periodic processing of plates with iodine. Good effect give lotions with herbal infusions (for example, on the basis of chamomile, elecampane, succession, calamus or celandine).

About the nuances of alignment of nails growing up, described in the video.