Think Beauty:Chipped Nails

 

Chipped nails are one of the common beauty issues encountered by everyone regardless of gender or age provided they have the underlying issues. However, it is often going unconcerned or unnoticed due to several reasons such as unable to detect due to constant nail polishing or working with hand mostly covered. The brittleness, crack, split, peeled end or chipped nails are termed as chipped nails.

What are the common causes for such condition?

• iron and vitamin D deficiency
• sign of ageing
• in response to long term use of nail polish
• exposure to moist conditions including frequent swimming or dishwashing due to detergents
• trauma
• biting or picking habits
• thyroid or liver disease
• fungal infection
  
  
  

What are the medications that can be used to heal chipped nail?

A lotion with lanolin or alpha hydroxy acid

Will the chipped nail grow back if detached?

Yes, definitely but slowly which is about 6 months for fingernail and 18montths for a toenail to grow back.

What can I eat to strengthen my nails healthy?

• fruits
• lean meats
• salmon
• leafy greens
• beans
• eggs
• nuts
• whole grains

What are the symptoms to look for chipped nails?

Nails are thinner than usual, brittle, flake off in spots , soft or bend easily.

What can be done to prevent chipped nail?

• trim nail short and round at edge in a regular manner
• apply moisturizer frequently
• avoid constant exposure to detergents
• consider gloves if the hand involves prolong exposure to chemicals
• purchase non-acetone nail polish or nail polish remover as it may cause the nail brittle
• prevent prolong exposure to warm water

From kitchen to remedy:

• massage the nails with warm olive oil 3 times per week
• rub lemon skin over nails
• soak finger or toes in sea salt water for 10-15 minutes 
• immerse finger in apple cider vinegar in water for 10minutes
• apply virgin coconut oil

Mental and physical equilibrium nurtures good health!