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Nail care, the maintenance of the fingernails and toenails, is important for health as well as cosmetic reasons. Good nail care can prevent fungus infections of the nail, painful ingrown fingernails and toenails, and infections of the skin in the hands and feet. Nail care is especially important for those with diabetes, as infections of the feet in particular are dangerous. To care for your nails, keep them short and trimmed (in the shape of the fingertip for fingernails; straight across for toenails); keep your hands and feet and their nails clean (change your socks daily); and wear pool shoes, flip-flops, or other protective wear when in places like public pools or gym showers where you could get a fungal infection. Don't bite nails or pick at them or the cuticles. Also avoid tight shoes and artificial nails. Diabetic patients are often recommended to go to a podiatrist to care for and check their feet and toenails. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Nails Care/Treatment


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Nails Care
  • By must4care

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Nails Show Your Health
  • Did you know your nails can reveal clues to your
    overall health?
  • A touch of white here, a rosy tinge there, or
    some rippling or bumps may be a sign of disease
    in the body.
  • Problems in the liver, lungs, and heart can show
    up in your nails. Keep reading to learn what
    secrets your nails might reveal.
  • Your nails can tell a tremendous amount of
    information about your general health, says Dana
    Stern, M.D., a dermatologist and nail specialist
    in New York City.
  • Certain nail changes can indicate issues with
    the kidneys, infections of the heart, anemia,
    lung disease, and even exposure to certain
    poisons.

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Diseases of Nails
  • Pale Nails
  • Very pale nails can sometimes be a sign of
    serious illness, such as
  • Anemia
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Liver disease
  • Malnutrition
  • White Nails
  • If the nails are mostly white with darker rims,
    this can indicate liver problems, such as
    hepatitis. In this image, you can see the fingers
    are also jaundiced, another sign of liver
    trouble.

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Diseases of Nails
  • Yellow Nails
  • One of the most common causes of yellow nails is
    a fungal infection. As the infection worsens, the
    nail bed may retract, and nails may thicken and
    crumble. In rare cases, yellow nails can indicate
    a more serious condition such as severe thyroid
    disease, lung disease, diabetes or psoriasis.
  • Bluish Nails
  • Nails with a bluish tint can mean the body isn't
    getting enough oxygen. This could indicate a lung
    problem, such as emphysema. Some heart problems
    can be associated with bluish nails.

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Diseases of Nails
  • Rippled Nails
  • If the nail surface is rippled or pitted, this
    may be an early sign of psoriasis or inflammatory
    arthritis. Discoloration of the nail is common
    the skin under the nail can seem reddish-brown. 
  • Cracked or Split Nails
  • Dry, brittle nails that frequently crack or split
    have been linked to thyroid disease. Cracking or
    splitting combined with a yellowish hue is more
    likely due to a fungal infection.

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Diseases of Nails
  • Puffy Nail Fold
  • If the skin around the nail appears red and
    puffy, this is known as inflammation of the nail
    fold. It may be the result of lupus or another
    connective tissue disorder. Infection can also
    cause redness and inflammation of the nail fold.
  • Dark Lines Beneath the Nail
  • Dark lines beneath the nail should be
    investigated as soon as possible. They are
    sometimes caused by melanoma, the most dangerous
    type of skin cancer.

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Diseases of Nails
  • Gnawed Nails
  • Biting your nails may be nothing more than an old
    habit, but in some cases it's a sign of
    persistent anxiety that could benefit from
    treatment. Nail biting or picking has also been
    linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder. If you
    can't stop, it's worth discussing with your
    doctor.
  • Nails Are Only Part of the Puzzle
  • Though nail changes accompany many conditions,
    these changes are rarely the first sign. And many
    nail abnormalities are harmless -- not everyone
    with white nails has hepatitis. If you're
    concerned about the appearance of your nails, see
    a dermatologist

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Diseases of Nails
  • Gnawed Nails
  • Biting your nails may be nothing more than an old
    habit, but in some cases it's a sign of
    persistent anxiety that could benefit from
    treatment. Nail biting or picking has also been
    linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder. If you
    can't stop, it's worth discussing with your
    doctor.
  • Nails Are Only Part of the Puzzle
  • Though nail changes accompany many conditions,
    these changes are rarely the first sign. And many
    nail abnormalities are harmless -- not everyone
    with white nails has hepatitis. If you're
    concerned about the appearance of your nails, see
    a dermatologist

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Nails Care
  • Keeps Her Hands Very Clean
  • Be Always Gentle.
  • Trims Nails Regularly.
  • Values Health Over Length
  • Always Has An Emery Board On Hand
  • Doesn't Cut Her Cuticles
  • Never Forgets To Use Base Coat On Nails Before
    Polishing.

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God Bless Us
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