Why do my nails become thicker after I cut them?

Although nails occupy a very small area in the human body, they play a very important role in the human body. They can effectively protect the hands and toes of the human body, and they can also reflect a person's physical health. Some people's nails become thicker after they have their nails trimmed. This may be due to some problems inside the human body, and people need to pay special attention to it. Here we will explain why nails become thicker after they have their nails trimmed.

Common reasons for thickening and yellowing toenails include: 1. Toenail diseases themselves cause thickening and yellowing, such as onychomycosis; 2. Systemic diseases cause thickening and yellowing, such as deficiency of trace elements, anemia, etc.; If only one toenail becomes yellow and thick, the patient does not need to be nervous; if all the nails on the body become yellow, thick, and deformed, you should go to the hospital for examination in time and do not be careless.

It is also considered to be onychomycosis, a type of disease caused by skin fungi invading the fingernails (toenails).

The symptoms are usually discoloration, thickening, accumulation of dirt, or damage and loss of nail plates. Then apply 10% iodine or 30% glacial acetic acid solution. You can also soak the diseased nail in 10% iodine or special medicine for tinea pedis. After a few months of treatment, new nails will grow. For severe onychomycosis, griseofulvin should be taken orally for several months.

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[Treatment policy]

Onychomycosis is one of the most stubborn and difficult to treat dermatophytes. You can take oral or topical medications, or have your nail removed surgically. Treatment requires patience.

[Drug treatment]

Oral medication: suitable for multiple nails. For example, take terbinafine tablets orally every day for 6 to 12 weeks; take itraconazole for 7 days and rest for 21 days as a course of treatment, and continue for 3 to 6 courses; take fluconazole 1 to 2 times a week for more than 4 months. It can cure more than 80% of onychomycosis and onychomycosis.

[Surgical treatment]

Surgical nail removal: Suitable for single nails. The affected nail is removed under local anesthesia.

[Prognosis]

Onychomycosis is stubborn and difficult to treat, and toenail fungus requires medication for 6 months.

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[Consulting Department]

dermatology

[Daily Care]

When in public places such as public bathrooms, swimming pools, and foot massage parlors, be sure to wear disinfected slippers. It is best to bring your own slippers and trim your toenails frequently. Keep your hands and feet clean and dry.

[Dietary adjustment]

Avoid eating spicy and irritating foods and hair-raising foods, quit smoking and drinking, eat a light diet, and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits.