What is the reason for the blackening of fingernails? It turns out this is what caused it

The phenomenon of black fingernails must be caused by some disease. Studies have found that myocarditis is the key factor causing black nails. In addition, long-term lack of vitamins or calcium in the body, and even genetics can cause this adverse phenomenon of black fingernails.

1. Reasons for black nails

1. Blackening of nails is one of the manifestations of myocarditis caused by infection. For other heart diseases, hemorrhagic diseases, etc., blackening of nails is also a manifestation of the disease. The blackening symptom will gradually subside through treatment.

2. Trauma leading to blood stasis, traumatic squeezing leading to bleeding, or scratches on the nails without timely treatment can cause the nails to turn black.

3. Contact with certain black dyes or drugs, such as ethidium bromide, arsenic, etc., may also cause the nails to turn black.

4. Long-term lack of trace elements such as calcium and vitamins can also cause nails to turn black, but this situation is relatively rare.

5. Fungal infection: This is the most common cause of black nails, also known as onychomycosis.

6. For melanoma, you should go to the hospital in time to remove the nail, surgically remove the subungual tumor and undergo a pathological examination.

7. Heredity: Many people have naturally darker nails. This is hereditary and this problem can be solved through manicures.

2. Does blackening of nails indicate onychomycosis?

Blackening of nails is one of the symptoms of onychomycosis, accompanied by other symptoms such as thickening of nails, loss of luster and turbidity, roughness and unevenness of nail surface, brittleness of nail plate, and easy atrophy and shedding. If it is confirmed to be onychomycosis, special attention should be paid. The cause of onychomycosis is fungal infection. If it is not treated for a long time, the fungus may spread to other parts and cause some complications.

Long-term bad hygiene habits are the main cause of onychomycosis, such as wearing non-breathable shoes and socks for a long time, using public slippers, foot cloths, and foot basins, frequently visiting public swimming pools or public baths, etc. If it is onychomycosis, you must actively seek treatment, develop good hygiene habits, wash your feet and change socks frequently, and expose your shoes and socks to the sun frequently to keep them dry.

No matter what type of nails turn black, it is beneficial to supplement with vitamins, such as Gold Vita, and pay more attention to nail hygiene and care.