While it is not always possible to get model perfect fingernails, it can be extremely frustrating when you are constantly fighting to protect your fingers or toes because you have chronically fragile nails. Nails that have discoloration, ridges, or which are flaking or peeling are signs of something more than just unhappy nails. This is an important thing to consider because it means that your nails are giving you signals that your health may not be as optimal as you would like.
For example, one of the key reasons for fragile nails is dehydration or malnutrition. Either of these issues will manifest in the nails and allow them to break or tear easily, grow slowly, or develop spots or ridges that are very obvious to the naked eye. To remedy the situation is easy – begin using vitamin supplements or improving the daily diet. Many people also apply topical coatings to the nails to ensure that they are protected and healthy. These materials apply like traditional nail polish, but provide a nutrient rich clear coat that gives the nails additional support.
It is also important to remember that you can end up with fragile nails by exposing them to too much on too frequent a basis. For instance, someone who has their hands in and out of water many times each day is allowing their nails to absorb a lot of moisture. This weakens the nails and leads to many problems. When the fluid that the nails and skin are exposed to is an irritant (such as a detergent or a cleanser) it further weakens the nails and leaves them open to everything from fungal issues to tearing, breaking, and growing very badly.
It is not a challenge to identify the reason for fragile nails, but it is up to you to follow through on the best remedies.
