Toenails start to turn white from the root

Although toenails do not play a big role in people's health, once the toenails show symptoms of disease, it will cause people very painful torture. Severe cases may cause nail necrosis, which directly affects the movement ability of the foot. Therefore, the health of toenails cannot be ignored, and we must actively pay attention to the condition of toenails. Let's take a look at why toenails turn white from the roots?

This situation is mainly seen in the lack of trace elements, which may cause brittle and broken nails, malnutrition, developmental delay, etc. It is recommended to supplement calcium and add cod liver oil to promote calcium absorption. You should be careful not to be picky about food in daily life. In addition to eating meat, eggs, poultry, etc. rich in animal protein, you should eat more foods rich in fat and carbohydrates (i.e. starch, sugar, etc.), and eat more soy products, vegetables, fruits, etc.

In this case, the first thing we consider is that it may be caused by an infection. It is recommended to confirm the situation first.

Considering that calcium deficiency is caused by a series of situations such as malnutrition in daily diet, it is recommended to have a balanced diet, eat more fish, shrimp and other foods, and get more sun exposure. Take calcium tablets, vitamin tablets, etc. at the same time.

This situation is considered to be caused by fungal infection, and the treatment is mainly antifungal. Active treatment must be taken to avoid worsening of the condition. Commonly used drugs include itraconazole, terbinafine, fluconazole, ketoconazole and other drugs.

Pale nails may be a sign of zinc and vitamin B6 deficiency, or may be caused by anemia. If the symptoms of pale nails persist after improving your diet and nutrition, you should consult a doctor to find out the cause.

It is necessary to rule out the possibility of onychomycosis. Onychomycosis is caused by fungal infection and manifests as broken nails that may appear gray or black. It is recommended to check the fungal spores and types. Oral antifungal drugs have a great impact on the child's liver and kidney function, so they are not recommended. However, topical antifungal ointments such as Lamisil and Daktarin are necessary.