Common nail and skin diseases of the hands and feet

Common nail diseases

The more we deepen in the knowledge and personal care, it is special of We can keep nails healthy and strong and prevent them from getting sick. The reality is that some nutritional deficiencies can be reflected in the nails and several diseases can affect them. We will describe some of the most common conditions and we will tell you how to prevent them. In case you suffer from them, consult your doctor.

Leukonychia: This consists of small white lines or small dots. These can be in one or more of the fingernails or toenails. They are usually caused because when doing the manicure or pedicure, a lot of cuticle is removed, so you should warn your beauty specialist to be more careful.

Miosis: This is one of the most frequent diseases, it is commonly known as fungi because these are the agents that cause them, fungi are difficult to eliminate and there are a wide variety of products in pharmacies to eradicate them from your body. To avoid these infections, you must keep your hands and feet dry after bathing or after swimming in the pool or sea, additionally the nail clipper must be personal.

Brittle nails: They are those that break, break or open easily. They can be caused by a lack of iron or calcium, so taking supplements of these minerals and higher doses of in the diet can help to strengthen them.


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