Know the various treatment and medication for a broken nail

The nail is a mirror of the human body which is very important to be treated. Although there are various drug treatment and nail broken, yet the new nail grows normally will not be as pretty as early and as interesting as the nails that you have.

The following will be discussed some causes of broken nails, as well as handlers and the right drug to cope with any symptoms. Curious right, let's scroll down!

What causes Broken Nails and is there a cure?

Yes, the answer to the first question about whether the cause is a broken nail infection. Especially infections caused by fungi or bacteria. In addition to yeast infections, the nail can damage, caused by trauma or clipped and sharp objects.

The nail is not part of the bone. Because the nails are formed from protein fibers called keratin. Because of its fibrous, the nails look strong, serves to protect the ends of nerves right under the nails.

The epidermis is at the tip of the nail has a function as a patron of various impurities. Other amazing function of toenails and hands we are balancing the body. Toenails especially help people have awareness of spatial, an awareness of the forms of space and the environment. Will not be easily stumbled when a person has good spatial awareness.

Nail fungal infection is known by the medical term onychomycosis. The sign that appears is the tip of the nail will be yellow, happened on nail thickening is causing the nail surface is uneven and the occurrence of porous on the ends of the nails. Not only that, the condition of the nails that moldy and may cause chronic paresthesia or pain, numb fingers, and the sufferer may lose a secondary capability.

The fungal condition can actually be spread not only on the ends only. All parts of the nail will look broken and not well maintained. The fungus that causes infection of the nails is the fungus Candida and fungus dermatitis which will also increase the risk of the occurrence of an infection of worms in the human body.

In addition to a yeast infection, there is a very famous infection condition as lay. In medical terms known as paronychia. A condition of inflammation of the left and right ends of the nails. Often occur in the area of the thumb that causes sores and pus. This condition happened due to using footwear which is too narrow and not according to the size of the feet.

The second cause of damage to the nail is a result of trauma or nail cuttings sharps. Nails that are experiencing trauma or clash of light does not usually cause any symptoms. But when the collision happened on nail very hard, can change color to black. This indicates that the death happened on nail tissue. In addition, the leg can also become swollen.

Different case with the condition of truncated due to sharp objects. Nails are cut cannot be attached through a surgical procedure. That must be done when the nail is clipped damaged by unplugging the whole part of the nail is left and let it grow back normally.

The following summary regarding the handling of and the cure for a broken nail due to the occurrence of some causes of the above:

1. Mushroom Topical Ointment

 Fungus ointment a topical ointment that is applied topically on the surface of the nail. Useful fight and kill the fungus. Various brands of ointment for nail fungus is sold freely in pharmacies. However, it should be noted that before applying the ointment on the surface of the nail, the nail that moldy should be cleaned with alcohol or done the process of thinking.

2. Oral Antifungal Drugs

 In addition to using a topical ointment. Use of antifungal medication taken will help speed up the cleaning of a yeast infection in your body. The time it takes to cure fungus among others for 6 to 12 weeks. Or about 1.5 to 3 months.

Please consult a doctor for proper nail fungus remedy and suit your conditions. For mothers who are pregnant, the medicinal mushroom drink should not be more than once the dose the giving. Antifungal drugs are at risk due to defects of the fetus if used more than once in a dose of the grant.

3. Operation Pull Nails

 Operation unplug nail is one other way that is also effective in overcoming a broken nail. Operation unplug nail also referred to as the process of extraction of toenails. Performed when the severe infection has occurred mainly in the area around the nails and toenails. Or when nail damage due to collision or cut sharp objects. Operation unplugs the nail bed is also suitable for the conditions of paronychia.

Keep in mind that after doing this operation your nails will indeed grow back, but if you do not change the habits of good in taking care of toenails. Then the yeast infection condition, as well as other bacterial infections, will come back. Nail that grows back is usually not going to be as beautiful as her nails long.

4. Laser therapy

 Laser therapy is a type of other therapies that you can choose to overcome the fungus on the toenails. A type of x-ray used is approached with the spectrum of infrared rays. With a wavelength of 780 nm – 3000 nm, laser beams will raise the temperature in the area of the nail.

A study has been conducted to find out the effects of laser therapy against fungus in the nails done by Vural Monday et al (2008) publish in PubMed, pointed out that some of the main dermatitis Trichophyton rubrum fungus and Mycelia will die After the use of laser therapy.

How To Care For Nail Polish So No Return Defective

Have a history of the nail that moldy certainly becomes a nightmare. Not only impaired walking or activity will occur. Feelings of shame, lazy socializing and withdrew from the environment will occur. It is important for you to take care of the nails to keep it beautiful and not moldy. Here's how:

1.Fill the need of Protein and Calcium

It has been mentioned that the nail is a protein-forming substance called Keratin. In the process of wound healing, you will require a lot of nutrients, especially protein and calcium to strengthen and beautify the nail back new ones will grow. Consume foods that are rich in protein, as well as fruit and vegetables in order to support the process.

2. Routine and Take care when cutting the nail 

 The occurrence of paronychia is due to cut the nails do not take – heart. Too deep that hurt the outer edges and the skin around the nails. Causes of bacterial entry and infection. Must be careful when cutting nails, especially the toenails, wipe it away without making any cuts on your toenails.

3. Avoid using shoes that are too Narrow

 Shoes that are too narrow to make toenails depressed. So will cause sores on the outer edges and the skin around the toenails. As with the previous explanation, that the infection occurs when there is an open wound. Use a shoe that fits Your foot size.

4. Limit the use of nail polish

Nail polish make the circulation and pores on the nail is covered. This is when continues constantly can be a cause of a broken nail, black and die due to cell death her nails. In addition, alcohol content in some paint nail polish makes the surface of the nail dry. Cause the nails are not properly hydrated and will peel off.

5. Keep the foot condition is not too humid

 A moist and damp environment that is extremely preferred by fungus. The fungus thrives on damp feet, causing the smell as well as damaging toenails. When the rainy season is coming, prepare yourself by bringing flip-flops or other open sandals allow air circulate on the feet as well. So that the mushrooms won't come and infect your toenails.

Such information about drug treatment and nail fungus, damaged by infection or trauma and exposed pieces of sharp objects. Hopefully, this article is beneficial to health, keep your toenails. Greetings!