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An eggshell nail is a noticeably thin white nail plate that is more flexible than normal. Eggshell nails are normally weaker and can curve over the free edge. The condition is usually caused by improper diet, hereditary factors, internal disease or medication. Be very careful when manicuring these nails because they are fragile and can break easily. Use the fine side of an abrasive board (240 grit or higher) to file them gently and remove as little of the nail plate as possible. Don't use heavy pressure with a pusher at the base of the nail plate, because the nail is thinnest here and most likely to be punctured.
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What is eggshell nail disorder?
Eggshell nail disorder is where a persons finger nails (toe nails could be affected too I suppose) are thin, flexible, white, and curve over the edge of the finger. The nails are also much more fragile than normal ones, which is one of the reasons they're known as 'eggshell nails.' It's caused by poor diet, some medications, and genetic factors.
Any pictures of eggshell nails?
picture of an eggshell nail
What is the treatment for eggshell nails?
Eggshell nails are very thin and fragile. This condition causes your nail to curve dramatically over the tip of your finger. Eggshell nails may be caused by medication, diet or even a nervous disorder.
Does he have a nail fungus condition?
Take care of your nail fungus! It will infect other fingers if you continue to allow it to live! Fungus can take months to get rid of, yet there are many home remedies for nail fungus which do work. You can use vicks, listerine, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar to name a few. It can also very easily spread to other toenails or fingernails. Once fungus has cleared up, continue to use your choses fungus remedy to make sure it does not return.
What causes eggshell nails?
Eggshell nails are caused by a deficiency of essential vitamins and nutrients in the nails matrix. Vitamin supplements and proper nutrition will help the nail to grow healthier.
What does the eggshell nail look like show you a picture?
it sounds weird but it looks kind of like seaweed in a bowl
What is lamellor dystrophy nail disorder?
thanks for your help
What are some of the symptoms of COPD exacerbation?
Symptoms of COPD exacerbation include shortness of breath, noisy breathing, increased anxiety, chest breathing, cough, change in skin and nail color, difficulty sleeping and no interest in eating. You should watch carefully for these signs.
Where on the body can changes to moles listed in the Glasgow 7-point scale occur?
The symptoms and signs below can occur anywhere on the skin, including the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and also the nail beds:
Is there a name of a nail disorder in which a new toe nail grows underneath an exisisting toenail?
Don't know of the name, but it sounds like a fungus... they do crazy things.
What are the signs when cut by a rusty nail?
Unless you see the object that caused the injury, a person would not know if it was a nail, rusty nail, or some other object. That is why tetanus shots are given.
Leuconychia is indicative of what?
This is the white spots that are found on the nail plate. It is caused by minor trauma, at matrix or it could be a nervous disorder. It will eventually grow out but can be covered with nail enamel.
