Description nerve inflammation Neuritis is a common nerve disorder that results fromstimulation of the nerve. If neuritis transferred to more nerves, called this disease presentpolyneuritis. This interferes with normal pathological effects on tissue, which affects the nerves that innervate. This…
brittle nails
Other names: brittle nails
Nails are derivatives of the skin, and therefore subject to similar laws, such as the skin. What damage skin will probably be harmful to our nails, skin, and if for any reason is wrong, will also affect the nails.
The most common cause fragility and brittle nails is the lack of minerals such as magnesium,silicon, or zinc and vitamin A deficiency. In these cases, should help to supply the organism with these elements, for example in the form of additional tablets. Vitamin A is found in fish and offal,dairy products, in the form of a yellow pigment carotene in carrots, for example. Other reasons for dry and Fracture nails may be excessive drying of hands with soap inappropriate, but we must not forget other cleaning products such as dishwashing jar with whom our hands often they come into contact. It is important to lubricate the skin is often greasy creams that prevent dryness and overall have a positive effect on the elasticity of the skin and nails. For example, some creams containing urea are on prescription, so consult with your doctor.
In worst case may fraying and brittle nails are caused by thyroid disorder where the skin is dry, thus the nail beds. Thyroid disease would take probably also on the overall metabolism. When difficulties persist despite the supply of vitamins, minerals and sufficient promašťování skin, brittle nails, consult with your family doctor or dermatologist.
Sicknesses with this symptom:
Toxic shock syndrome
Description of the toxic shock syndrome Toxic shock syndrome is a rare life-threatening disease that especially in recent years comes to awareness, especially with the use of vaginal swabs. The causes of it may be but a large number of…
Malnutrition
Description malnutrition Malnutrition is a condition where the individual has a shortage of nutrients necessary for the function of the organism. May be the lack of essential nutrients (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins) or lack certain parts of food (such as vitamins,…
Mycosis
Description mycosis Mold (fungal) are fungal diseases caused by organisms that their properties close to plants and bacteria. In contrast to bacteria, these organisms have a core and compared to plants not form chlorophyll. They have a cell wall, which…
Yeast infection
Description yeast infection Candida are unicellular fungi that during the development of the human species have become a normal part of the flora of the skin and mucous membranes. Their coexistence with humans is an example of commensalism – a…
Peripheral arterial disease
Description of peripheral arterial disease Peripheral arterial disease, is a disease affecting the arteries.This disease never occurs in veins. Its occurrence is more frequent in advanced age. Artery lumen narrows and may occur up to their gradual closure.The consequence of…
Hypothyroidism
Description hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism is a disease where the thyroid gland does not produce sufficient quantities of hormones. This disease is now fairly common disease that affects especiallywomen. In the Czech Republic suffer from approximately 15-20% of women aged around fifty…
Celiac disease
Description of celiac disease Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disease of the small intestine, which is sensitive to the mixture of proteins calledgluten or gluten (hence one of the names of the disease – gluten-sensitive enteropathy). Gluten is primarily…
Anorexia
Description anorexia Anorexia nervosa belongs to the group eating disorders. It is first and foremost a mental illness characterized by a constant effort to lose weight. His dream of a lean physique ill meet either severe restrictions on the amount…
Anemia
Description anemia Anemia is generally blood disease – particularly red blood cells (erythrocytes). This is a condition in which the reduced hemoglobin (Hb = red blood pigment which carries oxygen) below the specified ranges for the age and sex of the…