Even in ancient times, doctors with one glance at the patient's nails could tell about all his diseases. And today in the East, a similar diagnosis is being carried out. By the way, its accuracy results are practically not inferior to the data of modern devices. Most people attribute yellow nails to a cosmetic problem and try to fix it as soon as possible. And few people think that this is a clear sign of any disorders in the body, including the beginning of the development of endocrine or cardiovascular diseases.
Naturally, yellow nails do not look very beautiful, and we try to whiten them. In some situations, such treatment will be sufficient. But this is only if the nails have been exposed to any chemical compound that we encounter almost every day. This can be nail polishes, household chemicals, UV light or sudden climate changes. Under the influence of these factors, only the visible part of the nail plate will turn yellow.
Very often, yellow fingernails appear due to a serious lack of certain minerals and vitamins in the body, in particular calcium. Frequent smoking leads to yellowing of the nail plate. By the way, it affects so negatively not only the nails, but also the hair, as well as the complexion, because nicotine is absorbed and accumulated in a person.
Yellow nails also arise due to the use of low-quality nail polish. If you want a beautiful and fashionable manicure, choose a high-quality varnish. There is no way to buy expensive varnish, it is better to refuse to stain your nails until better times.
To forget about the yellowing of nails forever, half measures can not do. Here you need a complex of proper nutrition, healthy lifestyles, careful care, visits to the salon, as well as examinations by your doctor. No procedures will bring the desired effect, if there is a development of any disease. Yellow fingernails may be the first symptoms of jaundice. Yellowing of the nail plate may be a sign of the formation of tumors in the biliary tract, anemia, malaria, or hepatitis.
A change in the color of nails can occur during the period of taking antibiotics. In such cases, you should immediately consult a doctor. If at the same time a thickening of the nail plate is noticeable, then the fungus began to develop. Doctors associate yellow nails with the onset of the development of many serious diseases. This symptom manifests itself most often in middle age, both in women and men. It can talk about the presence of problems in the lungs, malfunctioning of the lymphatic and endocrine systems, a strong weakening of the immune system, or even the formation of malignant tumors.
But do not panic. The answer to the question why the nails are yellow can only be given by a specialist. Moreover, he will do this only after a thorough examination and the patient has passed all the necessary tests. After prescribing appropriate treatment and completing the full course of therapy, the color of the nails will quickly recover, as well as the shape and structure.
After finding out from the doctor why the nails are yellow, and in the absence of any serious diseases, you can start home-made cosmetic whitening procedures. To do this, use a lemon cut in half. Wipe their nails only three times a week to achieve the perfect result. Good baking properties have ordinary baking soda. Mix it with lemon juice, apply, and after seven to ten minutes, rinse. After the first application, the nails will become white and beautiful. The following procedure is done in two weeks, since this procedure has a very powerful effect.
If the nail plate is heavily exposed to a chemical, yellowness may remain. Then you just need to wait until the nail grows and only then remove the overgrown part with scissors.