Nails are edge portions of the body on which it is readily apparent lack certain nutrients or vitamins. The body thus “saving” important nutrients for the body structure. Slow growth of nails may therefore indicate a lack of collagen, calcium or vitamin A or C. Some sources indicate that nails grow slowly during prolonged periods of stress, when the body contained more stress hormones and their metabolites.

Another reason may be thyroid disease, limiting its function. Hypothyroidism manifests an overall slowdown of metabolism, so it is likely to slow growth of nails and join other metabolic symptoms such as decreased appetite or feeling cold, slow reactions.

Hand skin and nail surface is necessary to nourish the appropriate creams that moisturize enough for her, and leave it to dry. Because fingernails are derivatives of the skin, they will function in a similar condition as the skin from which they originate. When problems with fingernails or hair is also useful to enrich their body for possible missing minerals and vitamins in pharmacies are available directly supplements for this purpose. Serve but only if it is the cause of poor nail growth deficiency of these substances.

When the total changes in metabolism is advisable to visit a doctor as soon as possible, which can confirm or exclude causing thyroid.