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Oh no! This has nothing to do with a calcium deficiency. If you have white spots on your nails (or punctate leukonychia), it is due to simple air bubbles or microshocks. On each nail we find several dozen keratin sheets compressed together. During weekly cleaning or when typing on the computer and washing dishes, this causes non-painful microtrauma to the nail matrix. This causes an abnormality in the production of keratinocytes in the nails, which will whiten as a result. If the spots are larger (more than 1 to 3 mm), this may also be a sign of a chronic inflammatory disease: psoriasis, etc. Remember to consult.
What solutions do we have at our disposal?
It is not necessary to indulge in dairy products. It won’t do any good! The truth is that there is no other cure than patience. Wait for your nail to grow back and you won’t see anything anymore. Above all, in the future, protect your nails and hands with gloves when doing housework or gardening. Also nourish the nail with a balm or oil so that it absorbs shock better.
What do yellow nails reveal about our health?
yellow varnish nails
Most often, yellowing of nails is related to external factors such as smoking or using nail polish without applying a base coat. If you do not recognize yourself in any of these criteria, it is better that you consult. In addition to fungal infections, this may also be related to yellow nail syndrome or heart, lung, or liver disease. If you have any suspected or proven health problem, consult a doctor!
What solutions do they offer us?
Without illness, you can “easily” get to yellow nails by reducing tobacco consumption and systematically applying a base before the manicure or pedicure. Applying a paste of baking soda and water, hydrogen peroxide, lemon juice or toothpaste with the help of a soft brush can also help whiten nails.
Important:
psoriasis and mycosis of the nails
Your look includes: just like your skin or hair, your nails can give you clues about your health. However, this article is not intended to diagnose or treat diseases. We do not evoke, therefore, symptoms that are easy to regulate by adapting to your daily habits. Keep in mind that if your nails are discolored and have eczema, it may be due to nail mycosis (or onychomycosis) and there are also many natural remedies. However, if your nails begin to become too deformed or have black or brown eyelashes, it is best to consult a doctor to rule out any doubts about a possible pathology. This can be a sign of skin cancer or even a chronic disease (eczema, psoriasis, diabetes, chronic respiratory failure, high blood pressure…).
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