What to do if nails peel

Some patients' nails become soft and appear to be layered due to lack of calcium and protein in their bodies. At this time, you can first make some adjustments to your diet, such as eating more fruits and vegetables, more tofu, eggs, etc., or taking some calcium tablets to supplement the lack of calcium and protein in the body. If there is no obvious improvement after a period of time, you should go to the hospital for medical treatment in time. Here is what to do if your nails are peeling.

1. Nails

Fingernails are flat, nail-like structures on the back of the fingertips of humans and apes. They are connective tissues whose main component is keratin, which is a dead cell. As one of the accessories of the skin, it has its specific functions. First, it has a shield

It can protect the distal fingertips from damage, maintain their stability, and enhance the tactile sensitivity of the fingers. Nail growth is the result of the proliferation and keratinization of the nail root mesenchymal cells and their forward migration across the nail bed. Normal people's nails are generally arc-shaped, smooth pink, and translucent, with a white crescent shape under the nail. If there are crescent shapes on all five fingers, that is the best. If the crescent shape is too large, it means that you have a heart system or spleen and stomach disease. Changes in the five internal organs of the human body will be reflected in the nails accordingly.

2. Causes

1) Soft and weak nails

Causes: Excessive contact with chemicals in water or nail cosmetics; lack of vitamin A, calcium, and magnesium, and secondly, it is also related to bad mood and poor diet.

2) It bulges upward and becomes thicker:

Cause: Lack of oxygen, which may be caused by chronic lung disease or lung cancer; or congenital heart disease; or other genetic diseases.

3) Nail bed prolapse:

Cause: Possible eczema, psoriasis or injury.

4) Discoloration and deformation:

Cause: It may be a fungal, viral or bacterial infection; yellowing of nails mainly reflects chronic tracheal problems.

5) Horizontal lines on the nail surface:

Cause: Severe protein deficiency may be caused by malnutrition or chemotherapy sequelae.

6) White spots or white stripes appear:

Cause: Minor white spots may be caused by nutrient deficiencies, while severe ones may be caused by heavy metal arsenic poisoning. Excessive absorption of silver poisoning will cause blue nails.

7) Front end cracked:

Cause: Staying wet for too long; applying too much nail polish or nail polish remover.

8) The color is turbid and there are dark lines on the nail ends:

Cause: Reflects a serious illness such as cancer, heart disease, or diabetes.

9) White spots on the nail bed

Causes: Lack of calcium, silicon, or parasites in the body; drug or nicotine poisoning can also cause day shifts.

10) The nails turn white and lose their transparency, like frosted glass.

Cause: It may be a manifestation of liver disease, such as cirrhosis, liver cancer, etc. Many toxic substances are also degraded and excreted in the liver. If the liver has serious diseases, the nail bed will turn white, the nails will lose their transparency and grow slowly.

11) Easy to crack:

Causes: Problems with blood circulation; lack of vitamins A, C, B3, B6 or calcium, iron, etc.; or thyroid disorders.

12) Nails that are sunken, flat or spoon-shaped:

Cause: This is related to iron deficiency anemia, syphilis, thyroid disease, and rheumatic fever.

3. Nursing

A. Diet therapy

1. White horizontal lines indicate insufficient protein. You should eat more beans, seeds, nuts, eggs or meat.

2. Nails tend to become dry and brittle, so you should eat more cheese, milk or bean products.

3. Vitamin B can promote nail growth and maintain healthy color.

4. If you are lacking in zinc or iron and zinc, you can eat foods rich in them such as seafood, eggs and meat.

5. If your nails are cracked and bleeding, eat more foods rich in vitamin A, such as cabbage, radish, and leek.

6. Pork liver can increase skin elasticity.

7. Eat sunflower seeds to increase your vitamin A intake. (Don’t eat too much, it will cause internal heat)

8. Take 5000 mg of dolomite orally every day to supplement calcium and magnesium