Help for Nails that Chip, Peel and Split
Posted: October 9th, 2019
The healthiest nails are free of cracks, splits, and chips. When your nails look and feel their best, it benefits your overall appearance and attitude. However, certain conditions and situations can cause nails to become weak and unhealthy. To attain and keep them beautiful, they'll require regular fingernail care. If your nails look weak, learn some simple steps you can do to improve their health.
Reasons for Nail Problems
Medical Conditions
The medical term "onychoschizia" is used to describe nails that are brittle, split, or too soft. Some medical conditions that can cause onychoschizia include hypothyroidism, anemia, psoriasis, and malnutrition.
If you notice a pattern such as white spots on all nails, curled under fingernails, or vertical lines in the middle of each fingernail, it's best to visit your doctor to rule out any underlying medical condition.
Other Things that Cause Nail Problems
Overuse of Nail Polish and Remover - Using acetone nail polish remover exposes your nails to chemicals. Over the years, this can make them weak.
Water Overexposure - Washing dishes, constant hand washing and drying, and prolonged water exposure tend to dry out hands and nails.
Environment - Low humidity affects nails too. In winter weather, it's common for nails to become very brittle.
Tips for Healthier Fingernails
On occasion, give your nails a break from chemical applications. If that's not desirable, switch to nail polish removers that don't contain acetone.
Protect your nails by wearing plastic gloves that are cotton lined when washing dishes. Take special care to use intense moisturizing hand creams or fingernail lotions as either one is a good remedy for nails.
Always carry a fingernail file just in case a chip or tiny split occurs so that you can file the nail down evenly to prevent further splitting or chipping. Trim your nails with manicure scissors. Cut across the nail, and then file the corners so they are slightly rounded on the edges.
Turning peeling, splitting, and brittle nails into strong ones take effort, but the results are well worth it. Begin today by practicing intentional fingernail care to enhance your healthy living goals.
