Soft cushion-like hands with beautiful nails convey a sense of health, cleanliness, and grooming. And yes! it does enhance the overall appearance of one's personality. While we all love to experiment and adorn our nails with novel nail art and polishes or designs, adding to their aesthetic appeal, well-maintained nails are primarily more important than anything else. Taking care of your nails during the monsoon may be a little tricky but is extremely vital to prevent them from becoming weak, brittle, or infected due to the increased moisture and humidity.
Why Nails Need Special Monsoon Care?
During the monsoon season, nail health can be affected by several factors primarily due to increased moisture levels. The dampness creates an ideal environment for fungi to thrive. Nail fungal infections, such as onychomycosis, are characterized by discoloration, thickening, and brittleness of nails. Due to moisture, nails can become softer and may grow irregularly, increasing the risk of nails growing into the surrounding skin. This can lead to pain, redness, and inflammation. To maintain good nail health during monsoon, keep nails clean and dry, wear waterproof footwear to avoid prolonged exposure to water, trim nails to prevent ingrown nails, and use moisturizers and nail strengtheners to keep nails hydrated and resilient.
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What Is The Healthy Appearance Of Nails?
- Nails should have a consistent texture and colour and should be free from discoloration, spots, or rough ridges
- Nails that are neither too long nor too short but trimmed to a neat and manageable length
- Nails that are clean and free from dirt, debris, or remnants of nail polish
- Nails that are shaped evenly and suitably, often following the natural shape of the fingertip
- Cuticles that are pushed back gently to frame the nail bed
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In conclusion, healthy nails are what you eat and how you keep them. Thus eat a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly biotin that helps to promote healthy nail growth. Include eggs, nuts, whole grains, and leafy green vegetables in your diet. Drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water prevents them from becoming dry and brittle. Resist the urge to bite your nails or prick your cuticles, as this can damage the nail bed and increase the risk of infections. Additionally, inspect nails for any changes to prevent severe problems from developing. Foray through the infographic to maintain optimum nail health:
(This article is reviewed by M Sowmya Binu Health And Nutrition Expert)
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References:
- Nail health in women
Jessica K. Reineckea and Molly A. Hinshaw, MD, FAADb
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7105659/
- https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/healthy-nails
