Why do nails crack?

Fingers are a very important part of human body structure. People can engage in all walks of life in daily life and do things very flexibly, mainly because people's fingers are relatively flexible. Nails are something that protects fingers and are very important for people's hands. But some people sometimes find that their nails crack. When this happens, many people will think that they were accidentally injured. So what are the causes of split nails?

Nails are like a miniature of the body and can reflect your health. Normal people's nails are generally smooth, pink, and translucent arc-shaped. However, if the internal organs are dysfunctional, it will directly affect the health of the nails. Common symptoms include:

⒈ Easy to crack: Reason: problems with blood circulation; or lack of vitamins A, C, B3, B6 or calcium, iron, etc.; or thyroid disorder.

⒉ Bulging and thickening upwards: Reason: caused by lack of oxygen, which may be chronic lung disease or lung cancer; or congenital heart disease; or other genetic diseases.

⒊ Fragile, pitted, or even falling off the nail bed: Cause: Possible cause: eczema, psoriasis, or injury.

⒋ Discoloration or deformation: Cause: It may be caused by fungal, viral or bacterial infection. If infected with Pseudomonas, the nails may even turn green. Yellowing of nails mainly reflects chronic airway problems.

⒌ A deep horizontal line appears on the nail surface: Reason: severe lack of protein, which may be caused by malnutrition or chemotherapy sequelae.

⒍White spots or white stripes appear: Reason: Minor white spots may be caused by nutrient deficiency, severe ones may be heavy metal arsenic poisoning, and excessive absorption of silver poisoning will cause blue nails.

⒎Cracked front end: Cause: Being wet for too long; excessive application of nail polish or nail polish remover.

⒏ The color is turbid and there are dark lines on the nail ends: Reason: It can reflect serious diseases such as cancer, heart disease or diabetes.

How to improve? If you have problems with your fingernails due to diet, remember to see a doctor immediately to find out the cause and treat it early. If you want to have healthier nails, you can also start with diet:

⒈ Sufficient protein: Nails are made of protein. If white horizontal lines appear at the bottom of your nails, it may be due to insufficient protein. You should eat more foods such as beans, seeds, nuts, eggs or meat.

⒉ Calcium strengthens nails: Calcium deficiency can cause nails to become dry and brittle, so it is advisable to eat more cheese, milk or bean products.

⒊ Vitamins prevent fine lines: Vitamin B can promote nail growth and maintain a healthy color. If it is not absorbed enough, fine lines may appear on the nails.

⒋ Minerals to prevent white spots: White spots on nails may indicate a serious illness or a lack of zinc or iron. It is advisable to consult a doctor first. Foods rich in zinc include seafood, eggs and meat.