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Nail Diseases And Homeopathic Treatment
🌹Nail Diseases
* Fungal Infection (Onychomycosis):
This is the most common cause, which is caused by a fungus (mold). It grows rapidly in warm and moist environments.
* Bacterial Infection:
Bacterial infection of the skin around the nail or under the nail can also occur.
* Injury or Trauma:
Diseases can also occur due to injury to the nail or repeated damage to it.
* Nutritional deficiencies:
Deficiency of vitamins, minerals (especially biotin, iron and zinc) can make nails weak and prone to diseases.
* Skin diseases:
Some skin diseases such as psoriasis, eczema can also affect nails.
* Use of chemicals:
Excessive use of chemical cleaners, nail polish remover can dry and weaken nails.
* Internal diseases:
Diabetes, thyroid problems and kidney diseases can also affect the health of the nails.
Age: It is common for nails to change and become more affected with age.
Types:
Some common nail diseases and their symptoms:
* Nail fungus
(Fungal Nail Infection):
Nails may become thick, flaky, yellow, blue or black. There may be debris coming out from under the nails and a foul odor may also be present.
* Ingrown Toenail:
The edge of the nail sinks into the skin, causing pain, swelling, and sometimes infection. This usually occurs in toenails.
* Paronychia:
An infection of the skin around the nail that can cause swelling, redness, pain, and sometimes pus. It can be either bacterial or fungal.
* Brittle Nails:
Nails become weak and begin to break or fall off in layers. Its usually nutritional deficiency or dryness.
* Koilonychia / Spoon Nails:
Nails become spoon-shaped. This is often a sign of iron deficiency (anemia).
* Nail Discoloration:
Yellow nails (fungus, diabetes), blue nails (lack of oxygen), white nails (kidney disease or nutritional deficiency).
Precautions:
The following precautions can be taken:
* Cleaning:
Keep nails clean and dry. Dry them thoroughly, especially after bathing or washing your hands.
* Proper Cutting:
Cutting your nails straight and avoiding a super short trim can help you prevent ingrown nails
* Use of gloves:
Wear gloves when washing any dish washes or chemical material.
* Appropriate footwear:
Wear shoes that are comfortable.
Avoid biting your nails:
Avoid the habit of biting your nails as it can lead to infection.
* Healthy Diet:
Eat a balanced and healthy diet that includes vitamins, proteins and minerals. Foods rich in biotin (eggs, nuts) are beneficial for nail health.
* Nail Manicure/Pedicure:
* If getting it done at a salon, make sure the tools are sterile.
* Moisturization:
* Keep your nails and the skin moisturized.
Homeopathic Treatment:
Homeopathic medicines used in nail diseases:
* Thuja (Thuja Occidentalis): This medicine is especially useful for fungus and nails that are brittle, rough or misshapen. Works well for treating infections and inflammation beneath the nail.
* Silicea: Effective for weak, brittle, thick nails. This medicine is beneficial if there are white spots on the nails or a tendency to form pus. It is also used in ingrown nails.
* Graphites: This medicine is useful if the nails are thick, brittle, rough and break easily, or if there is a problem of ingrown nails. It's possible for the skin around the nails to be dry and cracked.
* Antimonium Crudum: This medicine is for thick, misshapen, and brittle nails, especially if they are irritated and painful. It can be used for both fungus and ingrown nails.
* Kali Bichromicum: Nails that have dark, long, or white spots on them, or that grow very slowly.
* Fluoric Acid: Useful for nails that grow quickly but break easily. Especially if the nails are damaged and rough. * Petroleum: This medicine is effective if the nails and the skin around them are dry and cracked, the condition worsens in cold weather and there are white spots on the nails.
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