Diseases of the nail plates on the legs very often go unnoticed, or simply neglected. This leads to undesirable consequences, manifested by pain, deformation and a terrible smell of legs. In order not to bring your nails to a similar state, you need to know the “enemy” in the face, as well as take care of your nails and take preventative measures.
How is the nail
One of the most common and unpleasant diseases is a growth under the nail. But in order to understand why this phenomenon is dangerous, you need to know at least a little about the structure of nails. In fact, this is not only the outer part that protrudes above the skin on the phalanges of the fingers, which we are used to seeing, washing, dyeing and cutting. The nail system is much more complicated. A little deeper than the cuticle is the root, from which the plates grow, which, in fact, are nails. Scientists have come to the conclusion that the development of this organ depends on many factors, but in principle, it lives its independent life. At the slightest violations of the plate, which happens with the development of growths, the nail is deformed. This leads to the fact that it either grows into the skin, or completely separates from it.
Varieties of growths
In a healthy person, the toenails are even, almost transparent, with a pale pink tint. If furrows, high growths or the so-called “nail under the nail” phenomenon appear on the surface, this can be an alarming bell, which indicates the malfunction of individual organs.
Along with these unpleasant phenomena, warts are also common, and they can be not only near the nail, but also under it. And although this phenomenon on the surface of the skin is not in itself a malignant outgrowth and is not accompanied by pain or itching, such an outgrowth under the toenail can bring great inconvenience and discomfort. With this ailment, the nail plate rises and separates from the bed and tarnishes. Less common growths are birthmarks and cysts.
Treatment
As a rule, in order to cure a phenomenon such as a nail under the nail, dermatologists use ozone therapy, all kinds of antifungal varnishes, ointments and creams, soap and soda baths, as well as systemic antibiotics. During treatment, you should always wear a waterproof patch. Such a problem as a nail under the nail can be treated with the help of traditional medicine.
Here are some effective remedies.
- Celandine. The juice of this plant twice a day lubricates the affected area.
- Garlic, which is rubbed wart once a day.
- Dandelion juice can reduce young warts. They lubricate the affected area twice a day.
- Acetic acid, which is added dropwise once a day directly to the wart.
Prevention
To protect yourself from problems such as the nail under the nail, you should first monitor your health. In particular, this applies to bad habits and proper nutrition. You should also choose the right shoes, it should not squeeze the foot, it should be comfortable and convenient. Daily hygiene procedures can prevent a huge number of fungal diseases of the legs. Along with cleansing, the skin of the legs and nails should be moisturized. Regular care will be the key to health and protect against many diseases.