There are vertical lines on the nails, is there a problem with the body? These four truths must be known!

The more crescents on your nails, the healthier! Did you subconsciously look at your hand when you heard this? It turns out that there are very few crescents, right? Am I not healthy?There has always been a saying in the market that nails are health indicators and barometers. So, are these statements true or not?01The fewer nails and crescents, the less healthy they are?There is a saying that the more crescents on both hands, the healthier the body, and vice versa, the poorer the body

The more crescents on your nails, the healthier! Did you subconsciously look at your hand when you heard this? It turns out that there are very few crescents, right? Am I not healthy?

There has always been a saying in the market that nails are health indicators and barometers. So, are these statements true or not?

01

The fewer nails and crescents, the less healthy they are?

There is a saying that the more crescents on both hands, the healthier the body, and vice versa, the poorer the body. However, in reality, the number of crescents has little to do with physical health.

Most people can see a white crescent shaped area on their nails, commonly known as the nail half moon or half moon mark, which is a natural phenomenon formed during the growth process of the nails.

Our nails are actually a bunch of dead, hardened and transparent Keratin cells, while the crescent is a collection of fresh and white Keratin cells.

In other words, a crescent is actually just a nail that has not hardened or become transparent, and the whiter the crescent is actually the newer the nail.

In general, a person's thumb usually has crescents because the thumb is highly used, wears out quickly, and stimulates growth at a faster rate; The little finger moves the least and grows the slowest, so many people do not have crescents in their little finger.

So, in fact, everyone has small crescents, but some cannot be seen.

The size and size of most people's crescents are caused by individual differences, and there is no so-called "how many crescents are healthy" classification standard.

02

Does having vertical lines on the nails represent unhealthy behavior?

Many friends will find that their nails have transparent vertical lines like this. Some people say that vertical lines represent malnutrition? Is there a parasite?

Of course not. You can take a look at your friends or family around you. Basically, everyone's nails have vertical lines, which is a normal physiological phenomenon. As long as it is a uniform, flat, and smooth vertical pattern without any other discomfort, there is no need to care.

However, some people may experience slight roughness and unevenness in their nails and noticeable vertical lines when overworked or brainwashed. Generally, this situation can be improved through a period of rest adjustment.

Of course, if the stripes on the nails are horizontal, deeply dented, or have special colors, it is recommended to see a doctor.

03

White spots on the nails represent calcium deficiency?

There are rumors that white spots on the nails indicate calcium deficiency and the presence of parasites in the body?

In fact, this type of white spot on the nails is medically known as "punctate leukonychia". And such white spots are not closely related to parasites, liver, kidney diseases, etc.

Most of these individual "white spots" on the nails are caused by damage to the nails.

If the nail is growing, the nail skin or Nail matrix is slightly injured, such as trimming the nail vigorously or being impacted by external forces, white spots may appear. However, due to the slow growth of nails, white spots only appear after a long period of injury.

But when the white spots on the nails start to become turbid and gradually increase, even spreading to the entire deck and nail bed, this may be a symptom of fungal infection, such as fungal white nails.

04

Is there a lack of vitamins due to the long inverted spines near the nails?

This is the most "rumor" I've heard since I was a child. The term "reverse peeling" in medicine refers to a common problem of the skin around the nail.

There is a very thin layer of Stratum corneum on the outside of our skin, also known as "dead skin". Its surface has a layer of oil, which can ensure the moisture content of Stratum corneum and make it closely fit with the skin below.

However, if soap and hand sanitizer are used frequently or the clothes are washed by hand frequently, the oil on the surface of Stratum corneum will be washed away, and the unprotected Stratum corneum will become dry and peel off. In other words, long barbs, also known as dead skin peeling, are not related to a lack of vitamins.

If you want to avoid long barbs, you can reduce direct contact with cleaning agents in your daily life; For example, if you wear latex gloves and frequently wipe hand cream, you should pay attention to the fact that if you have barbed, do not tear it with your hands. Just cut it with a Nail clipper.

Nails grow from nail beds, which belong to human connective tissue and are rich in capillaries and Free nerve ending.

When there are health issues within the body, they do manifest on the nails, which means that diseases can cause changes in the nails, but this does not mean that there are changes in the nails, it must be a problem with the body.

05

How to maintain healthy armor?

Nails can only serve as a reference for health status. When there are changes, don't panic too much. Just have an early examination, and in daily life, we can also protect our nails from these small details.

1. Reduce contact with hard objects

I like to use my nails to pick things, tickle, twist things, etc. These small habits can easily cause nail breakage, and in severe cases, it can also damage the nail bed. If I don't clean the wound properly, it can easily lead to infection.

2. Minimize nail beautification

This refers to the behavior of frequently performing nail enhancements. Because in the process of nail enhancement, the tools used are often shared, which may lead to cross infection; In the process of manicure, it is also easy to damage the normal periungual structure, causing Paronychia, etc; In addition, the ingredients of nail polish can cause allergic dermatitis in some people.

Therefore, there is a love for beauty, but the frequency of nail making is still as low as possible.

3. Correct nail cutting

Nails should be regularly trimmed to avoid dirt and maintain hygiene. Trimming nails also requires attention to three points:

Soak in hot water first before cutting;

Cut the middle first, then trim the sides. When cutting, do not close to the meat, leave a little bit, and cut it into an oval shape;

Nails should also do a good job of moisturizing, and you can usually apply more hand cream.

It is recommended that everyone have their own dedicated nail clippers and not share them to avoid infection.

4. Nutrient armor

The nail bed continuously produces nail tissue, and sufficient intake of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients helps support the growth, formation, strength, and toughness of new nail cells.

Therefore, we need to pay attention to Healthy diet in our life, and appropriately take in more nutrition.

(High quality lifestyle home)

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