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Broken Nails Tips

Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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Cosmetic Physician•Pune
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नाखून हमारे हाथों की सुंदरता का महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा हैं। नाखूनों की देखरेख अच्छी हो,उन्हें सुंदरता से सजाया गया हो तो आपके हाथ बेहद खूबसूरत दिखते हैं। वहीं खराब,टूटे और दरारों वाले नाखून आपके हाथों को अनाकर्षक बनाते हैं। दरअसल नाखून केराटिन नामक कठोर प्रोटीन की कई परतों से बने होते हैं। आपके नाखून आपके संपूर्ण स्वास्थ्य का भी एक महत्वपूर्ण संकेतक हैं।यानी अगर आप स्वस्थ्य हैं तो आपके नाखून चिकने और सख्त होंगे, वो किसी भी खरोंच से मुक्त और रंग में सुसंगत होंगे। कई बार हमें सुंदर और बड़े नाखूनों का श...more
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Dermatologist•Delhi
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Fungal infections in nails are caused by an overgrowth of the fungi in your nails. When the growth of fungus happens on the fingernails or toenails, it is known as onychomycosis or tineaunguium.

Here are the probable causes of why you might get a fungal nail infection:

Causes

1. Diabetes
2. Problems in your circulatory system
3. Age
4. Artificial nails
5. Swim in public pools
6. Nail injuries
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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Sexologist•Kota
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Nails have always been a vital part that signify the beauty of a woman. When it comes to beauty standards, well-kept nails are appreciated. However, besides enhancing the beauty factor of women, nail health also marks an area of attention and concern which cannot be ignored. It is also believed that nails cry out early warnings of illnesses that may take a serious turn in the near future.

Certain warning bells ringing concern:

The human body is a physical system that can give r...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Your nail health might serve as a primary indicator of your overall health. Your nails need proper care to remain strong and healthy. If you notice dents or ridges on them, then it might indicate an underlying medical condition , which would require prompt medical attention. Healthy finger nails are supposed to be smooth and uniform in color with no spots or discoloration. Sometimes, there can be development of harmful vertical ridges from the tip of your nail till the cuticle, which can become ...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dermatologist•Pune
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Nails are an important part of your physiology, although they are mostly used for either utilitarian purposes such as gripping or for beauty purposes such as nail decorations. Nails themselves can go through infections which need not have underlying causes and thus can cause damage to that part of the tissue. One such disorder of the nail is onycholysis.

What is onycholysis?
This is a disorder where the nail on the finger or the toes starts to separate from the skin below. This happ...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dermatologist•Jaipur
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Nails are an important part of your physiology, although they are mostly used for either utilitarian purposes such as gripping or for beauty purposes such as nail decorations. Nails themselves can go through infections which need not have underlying causes and thus can cause damage to that part of the tissue. One such disorder of the nail is onycholysis.

What is onycholysis?
This is a disorder where the nail on the finger or the toes starts to separate from the skin below. This happ...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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MBBS, MD - Aerospace Medicine, Eular Cer...read more

General Physician•Pune
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While it may not strike us immediately, the human body plays host to billions and billions of bacteria all the time. Even the ones who claim to be extra clean, have these. While some are considered normal flora, if not controlled, they could lead to problems like infection, odour, etc.

Read on to know 5 of the most infected areas of the human body.

Mouth: No amount of brushing or rinsing can help in keeping the mouth clean. Our mouth is a host to more than 600 types of bacteri...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dentist•Hyderabad
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Many people bite nails when they are anxious or stressed. However, knowing its harmful effects will only increase their anxiety and stress. About 30% of children, 45% of teenagers and 25% of young adults have the habit of biting their nails. Nail biting is one habit which sets in due to various reasons and just continues due to nervousness, boredom, frustration or stress. People tend to unconsciously bite their nails and over a period of time, it becomes very difficult to get rid of the habit.more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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MBBS, MD - Dermatology

Dermatologist•Ahmedabad
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Ingrown toenails have become a common trouble these days and there are many causes that are responsible for the same. Nail edges or corners mostly get affected by this trouble. It often appears to be a toenail infection while it is not so. Bigger toes are highly prone to this toenail issue; therefore you need to be very careful.

Before the issue can become serious, you should take careful steps to prevent the same. Medical advice is required so that the right treatment can be chosen, wh...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dermatologist•Zirakpur
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Your nail health might serve as a primary indicator of your overall health. Your nails need proper care to remain strong and healthy. If you notice dents or ridges on them, then it might indicate an underlying medical condition , which would require prompt medical attention. Healthy finger nails are supposed to be smooth and uniform in color with no spots or discoloration. Sometimes, there can be development of harmful vertical ridges from the tip of your nail till the cuticle, which can become ...more
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