My nails are brittle. The skin around them cracks a lot. Also the area below them has turned a bit black. How should I care for my nails?
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This kind of nail problem indicates either poor health or bad eating habits that leads to low level of zinc and iron. Besides this there are several other causes like very dry or very wet nails, some nail infections and health issues like anemia and thyroids. This could be the reason that is causing darkening and cracking of the skin around the nails.
I would suggest you consult dermatologist near you to get checked for thyroids and anemia. Take care of your diet, a diet rich in calcium, proteins, Zine and iron are very helpful. Use moisturizer and avoid harsh chemical and soap.
Thanks for this post! I don’t have brittle nails but the skin around my nails always has the eczema look. Plus, I still bite my nails a lot. So I have the ugliest nails ever and I’m always ashamed to get a manicure. I do eat a lot of calcium-rich food as well as protein, so I’m thinking that perhaps it is zinc and iron that I need more. I’ll definitely look into getting supplements.
Vegetable oil can help replace the moisture lost by frequent exposure to water. Just use a cotton swab to brush vegetable oil on each fingernail, both on top and on the underside. Then, massage the oil into your nails. Repeat this treatment three or four times every day. The oil will add much-need moisture to your brittle nails, and the massage will improve blood circulation in that area.
I feel you are missing something in your daily diet, may be vitamin C. so, include citrus fruit like orange, vegetables in your diet. Also, do regular pedicure and rub almond oil over nail and cuticle to get over cracked skin. If problem persists, call on your doctor.