What is the reason for the nail to go up?
malnutrition
Nail upturning may be related to personal physique, such as anemia, lack of some trace elements, or long-term malnutrition, which leads to the phenomenon of shiny nails, brittle nails, depression in the middle and inclined front ends.
bad habit
It may be caused by some bad habits in life, such as biting your nails frequently, picking things with your nails, and accidentally cutting your nails, resulting in uneven edges of newly grown nails and long upturned nails.
Tinea unguicularis
Onychomycosis, also known as onychomycosis, refers to a disease in which dermatophytes invade the deck or under the nails, which will affect the nail bed to a certain extent and lead to nail deformation and other symptoms.
How to correct the upturned nails?
How to correct nail upwarping is related to the causes of nail upwarping.
If the nails are upturned due to malnutrition, it is recommended to go to the hospital to check which nutrients are missing, and then supplement appropriate nutrition under the guidance of a doctor. Pay attention to a balanced diet in life, and don't be partial to food. If it is caused by bad living habits, the most important thing is to correct bad habits and protect nails. If it is onychomycosis, it should be treated under the guidance of a doctor, and the situation that may lead to the recurrence or aggravation of onychomycosis should be avoided as much as possible in life.
Can you press it down when your nails are upturned?
If the nail upturning is caused by external extrusion, you can gently press the nail with your hand and slowly change its growth direction, thus improving the degree of its upturning. Be careful not to push too hard, so as not to hurt your nails again.
What should I do if my nails naturally become warped?
Nails are naturally upturned, which is probably caused by genetic factors or malnutrition. It is suggested to go to the hospital first to check whether it is due to malnutrition. If it is caused by malnutrition, appropriate nutrition should be supplemented. If it is caused by genetic factors, the symptoms are not obvious and have no effect on life. It is generally unnecessary to take care of it. It is recommended to trim your nails in time and leave a suitable length.