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NAIL CHANGES – WHAT IT IS, TYPES, AND THE PREVENTION

Nail Changes
The nails on our fingers and toes protect them from damage, and they allow us to scratch and pick up things with our fingers. Nails are normally present on each finger and toe. There are two parts to the nails: the nail plate (the visible part of the nail) and the tissue underneath it.
The body supplies blood and nutrition to the nails. The nail bed acts as a root and receives nutrients to keep the nails healthy and allow new nail cells to form and grow. The newer cells push out the older ones as they grow. As the old cells are pushed forward, they become flatter and harder, which forms the nail plate. Because nails do not contain living cells, they can be cut without causing pain.

Nail changes can occur to fingernails, toenails, or both. The nails can be affected by certain types of cancer and cancer treatments. There can be changes in the nail bed or in the nail plate itself. It is possible for nails to change temporarily or permanently.

Do you suffer from the following?

Weakened nails due to changes in thickness and strength

A painful, delicate nailbed, finger, or toe

Cuticles around the nailbed are dry or cracked

Nail color changes, unusual or irregular marks on the nails, such as ridges, marks, pits, spots, splitting, and so on

The nail plate lifts off the nailbed, or falls off the nailbed

A slower growth rate of the nails than usual, or a temporary lack of growth.

What you can do to prevent nail changes?

While it may not be possible to prevent nail changes, there are some things you can do to manage minor nail changes and keep them from getting worse. You can do the following:

  • You should check your nails every day to see if they have changed.
  • You should notify your health care team as soon as you notice changes in your nails.
  • Make sure your nails are trimmed short. It is less likely for short nails to break or get caught.
  • To prevent infections, keep your nails clean
  • When washing dishes, gardening, or cleaning, keep your hands out of the water. Protect your nails by wearing work gloves when performing these tasks
  • When you are receiving cancer treatment, you should not get professional manicures
  • Make sure your shoes are loose-fitting
  • Be careful not to put pressure on your nail beds (both fingers and toes).
  • You should tell your dermatologist if you notice any changes to your nails, regardless of whether they are expected or unexpected. To keep your nails healthy, it is important to prevent and avoid injuries.
    Be sure to tell your dermatologist if any new problems arise after taking medication to treat your nail changes.
     

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