Question 1

i have white lines on my nails. how long does this effect from the antibiotics last?

Accepted Answer

Could be months.: What antibiotics are you taking that would cause white lines? Having said that, if the lines are in the nail and not the bed, it could take at least 4 months for the finger nail and 6 months for the toenails.

Question 2

what does it mean when you have white thick lines  on the nails?

Accepted Answer

Leukonychia: Leukonychia 
white nails. Consider hypoalbuminaemia or chronic renal failure. May be familial. Transverse leukonychia, or multiple parallel white lines, are thought to be due to manicuring but may also arise in association with beau's lines.	Beau's lines are depressions across the fingernail. These lines can occur after illness, injury to the nail, and when you are malnourished.

Question 3

why do we have nails?

Accepted Answer

Nails: A nail forms a protective plate for the underlying tissue. It also acts as a counter-force to improve sensation.

Question 4

black strips on nails?

Accepted Answer

Black strips: Splinter hemorhages are the most common then followed by melanonychia.

Question 5

what causes rippled nails?

Accepted Answer

Verticle Nail Ridges: Vertical nail ridges are fairly common and nothing to worry about.
Vertical nail ridges extend from the cuticle to the tip of the nail. Vertical nail ridges often become more numerous or prominent with age, possibly due to variations in cell turnover within the nail.
If your fingernails change color or you develop horizontal nail ridges, consult your doctor.

Question 6

what causes nail clubbing?

Accepted Answer

Many causes`: There are many causes of nail clubbing.  The most common is lung disease, then heart disease, gastrointestinal (as malabsorbtion), liver disease (cirrhosis), thyroid and even a congenital born defect called eisenmenger syndrome.

Question 7

how to keep nails healthy?

Accepted Answer

Healthy nails: For nail health:  1. Don’t bite nails to avoid infections. 2. Keep nails clean &amp; dry. 3. Clip nails straight across (rounded in center) to prevent them from becoming ingrown. Don’t push back cuticles.  Use emery board for irregular nails 4. Insure that your shoes fit properly &amp; that they don’t squeeze your toes. 5. Alternate the shoes you wear. 6.  Apply moisturizing cream to nails. 7. If nails are thick &amp; hard to cut you can soak in salt water x 5 to10” followed by application of lactic acid cream or urea. 8. Wear flip flops in public showers / pools to avoid fungal infections. 9. Don’t do bathroom surgery.

Question 8

why do my nails grow down?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to say: There are many changes that can occur with the nails. Many can be benign but some changes (downward curling being one of them) can be a sign of systemic disease, particularly lung disease. You should see you primary care doctor and possibly a dermatologist to help determine what is going on.

Question 9

how long should my nails be?

Accepted Answer

Your choice: Your nail length is not critical for anything you do.....Well except maybe to help pry open soda cans.

Question 10

how come my nails are ridged?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Ridges can be from trauma, nutrition, systemic diseases. I suggest you be evaluated by your family dr.

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