A lot of information about your health can be found on the appearance of nails. It sounds a little strange, but still, as experience shows, this is true. Very often in medicine such method is used for diagnostics. various diseases. And each strip on the nail of a certain color can testify about a particular disease.

The nails of a healthy person should have a uniform surface, as well as a smooth peach or the plate itself should be transparent and elastic. Not all of them have exactly this appearance, and each strip on the nail can tell a lot about various kinds of diseases, even the most insignificant ones.

Nail color

As mentioned above, the normal state of health says pink or peach uniform surface of the nail covering. If they have a reddish tint, this indicates hypertension or other diseases of the medulla. With a yellowish tint or the presence of yellow spots can be assumed liver disease, as well as a violation of fat metabolism in the human body. The bluish or purple color of the nail indicates anemia or congenital

The strip on the nail

The question “What does it worry about almost every second person, since this phenomenon is the most common. This means that your body does not have enough calcium, iodine, magnesium or iron. If we talk about the transverse strip, it is associated with intestinal diseases, and is also a sign of polyatitis But if you find brown stripes, then this is a manifestation of various kidney diseases that requires a medical examination.

Black dots on nails

This is due to injuries suffered in the past, which thus affected the nail. These points are considered traces of hemorrhage and are not a signal of any disease. But if you did not suffer any injuries, then this may indicate a disease called endocarditis, as well as various liver diseases. In this case, you must consult a doctor.

Lamination and transverse furrows

In addition to the above, our nails often undergo other changes in the body. Their foliation, for example, may indicate a lack of vitamins or an enlargement of the thyroid gland. In this case, you must pass or contact an endocrinologist.

If we talk about the grooves on the surface of the nail, then this may be due to poor-quality manicure. It is impossible to press very strongly with tools on the growth area of ​​the nail, as this can lead to damage to its surface and even the formation of furrows. The latter can also occur after severe poisoning or various diseases that are accompanied by high fever.

In addition, the natural color of your nail is of great importance. If white prevails or light shades, you need to consult a doctor, because it can be a different kind of kidney disease, even the most serious.

Irregularities in the surface of the nail can be a sign of the presence of chronic diseases, most often associated with the gastrointestinal tract.

It is also very important for nail polish, on the basis of which it is possible to draw conclusions about your health on your own without a medical opinion. The convex shape indicates diseases of the respiratory tract. Flat says about diseases of the cardiovascular system, while at the base of the nail light holes are practically not observed. On the problems with the spine says a triangular shape.

Each strip on the nail or spot know a lot about us. And if you notice something suspicious in their appearance, contact the clinic.

Well-groomed, neat legs always look beautiful. Moreover, as the nails, as well as the lines on the palm, you can draw some conclusions about the person. For example, about his field of activity or health. By the way, it is logical to assume that in the first place healthy nails  look attractive.

But what to do if the nails are stained? And is it possible to get rid of them?

Spots on the nails - a common problem that is not always cosmetic. And only the discovery of the true causes of the formation of these spots and the corresponding action aimed at restoring the body will help to eliminate them.

Often, stains on the nails indicate a variety of health problems. The Pantry of Beauty will cite several of the most widespread examples in which the stains on the nails indicate malfunctioning of the body.

But at once we will pay attention, the information presented in the article is of an introductory nature and in no case can be the basis for making a diagnosis and especially self-treatment! Only a complete diagnosis and consultation with a specialist can reveal the true cause of health problems, and as a result, nail stains.

Why do nail spots appear?

• Spots on the nails (scientifically, leukonychia) in the “innocuous” case may indicate vitamin deficiency.

Compliance with strict diets, long-term use of certain drugs leads to the fact that the body does not receive the full range of necessary.

It has vitamin deficiency and the so-called "seasonal" nature, when in the spring period the immune forces of the body sharply weaken.

Vitamins A and E, as well as calcium, zinc and iron - those elements that are primarily necessary for the healthy state of the nails.

And the lack of these components in the body can be manifested by education. In this case, the solution to the problem is simple - pay attention to nutrition and adjust your diet.

• White spots and sudden lines on the nails may indicate problems with the liver or kidneys.

For example, in case of renal failure, the lower half of the nail is sometimes covered with a solid white spot, while the upper half remains pink.

•   or brown shades may indicate the presence of skin diseases. Fears are primarily caused by those spots that appeared suddenly and for a short period of time actively spread out on the nail plate.

A visit to the doctor in this case becomes mandatory. A dermatologist or therapist, asking clarifying questions regarding your condition, will be able to give the necessary advice or refer you to a specific specialist.

• Less common. The reasons for this condition of the nails are also several. This is increased pigmentation and local hemorrhage.

The second, in spite of the frightening name, is in fact not so terrible. Injuries and bruises of the fingers are manifested by hematomas, including on the nails. Black spots on the nails just may indicate such a hemorrhage.

• But in the absence of recent injuries, you should be wary. Increased pigmentation can be a symptom of serious problems with internal organs, in particular with the liver.

Whatever the cause of the stains on the nails, remember to eliminate external manifestation  (directly spots) - this does not mean at all to solve the problem that worries your body, and thus signals a malfunction in its work.

Our nails throughout life can overcome various problems. It is impossible to treat lightly to one or another damage, because the plates on the hands act as peculiar indicators that report failures in the body. And one of the most serious signals is the black dots on the nails, which appear for a variety of reasons.

Why did black dots appear?

The appearance of black spots on the nails can explain a variety of reasons. Most often they occur as a result of finger nail microtrauma.  In this case, it is more correct to say that black dots appeared under the nails.

As a result of mechanical action, the vessels under the plate burst. The blood does not find an outlet to the surface and begins to accumulate under the stratum corneum on the hands, curl up with the acquisition of black, dark brown and dark red spots.

Small black dots may result hypersensitivity  organism to external stimuli. In this case, the reasons for their appearance may consist in the abundance of sunbathing, inaccurate and frequent interaction with chemicals, and in some cases even water.

But the symptoms of hypersensitivity, or increased pigmentation, manifest themselves not only in the form of points on the fingers. Usually they are accompanied by such signs as the appearance of new moles, change in eye color. Often, these are seasonal and quite normal changes, and if they, along with the black dots on their hands, do not bother you, then there is nothing to worry about.

Reason to think about health

Black dots on the fingers should make you think about your health. The reasons for this are as follows:

1. Presence in blood cancer cells  - metastasis - causes the appearance of black spots on the fingers. At the same time, such signs appear suddenly and are accompanied by an increase in moles and birthmarks.
2. Serious problems with the liver, which is a filter of the human body, if not working properly, begins to pass into the blood harmful toxins and substances. Intoxication of the body causes the appearance of points on the nails of the hand.
3. A fungal infection, as a rule, a mold pathogen, is involved in the formation of these pigments. When the fungus there are a number of other symptoms: redness, itching, peeling, the formation of pus. In this case, the points on the nails of the hands can grow and increase.

Often people are worried about other nail problems - dark stripes. They, like spots, have a variety of causes of appearance, and are obliged to these other unhealthy manifestations of the body.

Dark stripes

Dark stripes on the nails often have parallel side rollers. Their appearance can talk about diseases internal organsmainly an infectious heart muscle disease.

Strips can also appear due to exacerbation of ailments of the digestive system.

Such unhealthy manifestations on the stratum corneum of the hands may indicate a serious chronic skin disease like psoriasis. In some cases, they act as arthritis detectors. Do not be frivolous about their appearance, because sometimes dark stripes speak of blockage of blood vessels in the shoulder. In this case, they will appear due to poor nutrition.

But the most common cause of their occurrence is a fungal infection. Moreover, it is impossible to say in advance which type of dispute led to the appearance of dark stripes. This requires a comprehensive examination, which includes laboratory tests.

How to deal with problems?

The first thing you need to do to eliminate the points and stripes is to consult a specialist. It is necessary to go to a mycologist or a dermatologist. In extreme cases, you can contact the therapist - a comprehensive doctor. When visiting the office, the doctor will ask a number of typical questions regarding the time of their appearance, possible reasons  and related manifestations. Better prepare for it.

After that, it is recommended to pass tests: blood, to detect diseases of internal organs, cancer cells, as well as scraping from the nail - to eliminate (or confirm) from the list of possible causes of the fungus. When deciding that the strips and points appeared due to the fault of the pathologies of the internal organs, appropriate treatment will be prescribed, including hospitalization.

With a positive analysis on, the result should be given on the type of controversy that struck you. Do not try to cope with a fungal infection on your own.

The physician must prescribe the appropriate type of fungus. drugwhich should be taken continuously throughout the treatment.

Prevention

You can prevent the reappearance of hands, knowing the reason for their appearance. In this case, you should focus your efforts on maintaining the system of the body that failed.

Much attention to itself requires the prevention of the appearance of the fungus. The fact is that once a dispute arises, your body becomes more vulnerable to other pathogens. As preventive measures  You can advise to monitor the status of their records - in time to cut and align them. Take care to purchase individual nail care products.

Do not forget about the rules of hygiene. After visiting public places - gyms, swimming pools, saunas - it is worth treating hands with a special antifungal compound. Do not forget to monitor the purity of your clothes and shoes. The fungus settled in the shoes can be easily transferred to the hands in the process of shoeing.

Proper and balanced nutrition will also help in the prevention of the appearance of black spots. But do not try to solve the problem by eating large amounts of vitamins and minerals. It is important that they enter the body with food.