Why is there a space in the middle of the nail?

As we all know, problems with people's internal organs often manifest themselves on their fingernails, so the health of the nails has always been a topic of concern. So what's going on when there's a space in the middle of your nails? In fact, this is caused by onychomycosis, commonly known as onychomycosis, which is caused by fungal infection.

1. What is the reason for the empty space in the middle of the nail?

Onychomycosis, commonly known as "onychomycosis", refers to a disease caused by dermatophytes invading the nail plate or under the nail. Onychomycosis is a nail infection caused by fungi such as dermatophytes, yeasts and non-dermatophyte fungi. There are two common types of nail fungus: ① Fungal leukonychia (superficial white onychomycosis). In this type, the lesions are limited to a piece of the nail surface or its tip; ② Subungual fungal disease is divided into distal lateral type, proximal subungual type and superficial white type. In this type, the lesions start from the sides or distal end of the nail, and then infection occurs under the nail plate.

2. Note

1. Be alert to diseases. There are many reasons for nail changes, and you cannot assume that all nail diseases are onychomycosis. But one thing should be kept in mind, that is, the onset of onychomycosis often starts from one nail (toe) and then gradually spreads to other nails (toes). If all ten fingernails or toenails are affected at the same time, it is often a manifestation of a systemic disease and requires a thorough physical examination.

2. Timely treatment is best chosen from April to September of the year. All things grow most vigorously in spring and summer, and the same is true for nails. Choosing suitable and effective treatment methods in this season can shorten the treatment time by one third, minimize the impact of treatment on patients, and reduce costs to the lowest level.

3. Pay attention to cross-infection among family members. According to statistics, about 30% of the family members of patients with onychomycosis in China also have varying degrees of fungal infection on the feet. People often ignore the seriousness of onychomycosis. They only discover onychomycosis on their hands and feet when they are receiving outpatient treatment for fungal infections in other parts of the body. Many of these patients are infected by their own family members.

4. Do not treat yourself after infection. Onychomycosis is a chronic fungal infection that requires active treatment. It is best to go to a regular hospital for relevant mycological examinations to confirm that it is onychomycosis. Choose an appropriate treatment plan under the guidance of a doctor to avoid indiscriminate use of drugs without a clear diagnosis.

The above is an introduction to what happens when there is a hollow space in the middle of the nail. If you encounter such symptoms, you must go to the hospital for examination and keep your hands clean. At the same time, you must pay attention to dietary adjustments in your life. Pay attention to the balance of diet and eat more high-calcium foods, such as bone soup and other foods. In addition, you must maintain good living habits and ensure adequate rest.