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What is the reason for toenails sticking up? What should I do if my toenails become warped?
1 genetic problems if you have symptoms of toenails upturned since childhood, it is generally related to heredity. You can tell whether your parents' toenails are also upturned.

How to deal with toenails upturned due to genetic problems? We can't completely change the growth form of toenails, but we can properly improve the situation of toenails upturned by diligent manicure or manicure. Once the nail is found to be too long, it is best to cut it short and square in time, but not too short to avoid long nails and paronychia.

2 nutrient deficiency, such as the lack of certain nutrients in the body, will also make nails grow abnormally, such as iron deficiency and calcium deficiency, and nails will be flat, dull, slow-growing and fragile.

What should I do? Children are more common in this situation. It is best to find a doctor to do a trace element test to see what nutrients are lacking, and then make reasonable and correct supplements under the guidance of a doctor. Don't supplement yourself to avoid overnutrition and adverse reactions.

3 Trauma causes athletes, ballerinas and roller skaters who often play football, which are often prone to foot injuries. Constant running and stopping will lead to nail trauma and make nails grow up gradually.

How to deal with this phenomenon Usually, as long as the patient stops for a period of time without damaging his toes, his nails will gradually flatten out, but if it cannot be changed, it is best to wear foot protection equipment or exercise properly every day to avoid aggravating the injury symptoms.

4 Wearing inappropriate shoes did not cause toenails to grow out in childhood, but gradually appeared in adulthood, mostly caused by wearing inappropriate high heels in adulthood, which is a common shoe like pointed shoes.

What should I do? Generally speaking, in addition to the upturned nails, the thumb may also be everted. It is suggested to use hallux valgus orthosis to improve hallux valgus, then wear loose shoes every day and gradually wait for the nails to return to their original state. If you must wear high heels to work, it is recommended not to wear pointed shoes, and choose shoes with heels not exceeding 4 cm. You can also prepare a pair of comfortable flat shoes in the office and wear them alternately with high heels. When you get home, take off your high heels immediately and walk barefoot to reduce fatigue and discomfort.