Bumpy nails

Introduction Nail unevenness refers to the appearance of horizontal stripes, vertical stripes, and even depressions on the surface of the nails. There are many reasons for the unevenness of the nails, mostly due to the lack of trace elements in the body or the malnutrition of the body.

Cause

1. Nutritional deficiencies: It has been observed that long-term hunger, finger licking or fixation can slow nail growth. Renault's disease caused by iron deficiency anemia and limb ischemia can cause nail irregularities. It shows that nail irregularities have a certain relationship with nutrition. In general: the performance of this disease indicates the lack of calcium, protein and sulfur in the body. These nutrients can be obtained from eggs and garlic. It is recommended that patients should eat it regularly.

2, the weather reasons: the fall has arrived, the weather is getting colder, and the weather will be colder in the near winter, the cold can make the blood vessels contract, the blood flow slows down, aggravating the hypoxia of the peripheral tissue, resulting in uneven nails.

3, fungal infections: infections caused by not paying attention to personal hygiene can also cause nails to appear uneven, if the symptoms of nails are not only concave, uneven, but also with yellowing, thickening, then it must be It is an onychomycosis, which requires timely travel to the hospital for examination and treatment.

an examination

Related inspection

Fungal examination

1, blood routine.

2, fungal examination.

Differential diagnosis

The unevenness of the nail caused by malnutrition is differentiated from the unevenness of the nail caused by the fungal infection.

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