Healthy Nails
For healthy fingernails, pamper them daily with a gentle buffing or a massage. This increases circulation to the nails, keeping them from cracking and peeling. Rubbing petroleum jelly, vitamin E or a cuticle cream into the cuticles at night will keep them moisturized and also promote nail strength. Wear gloves when washing dishes or cleaning to prevent nails from becoming brittle, and dont use nail polish remover that contains formaldehyde or acetone, both of which are drying.
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- Q Is nail polish bad for me?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyIn fact, nail polish is likely the most toxic cosmetic there is. Polish includes poisonous substances such as formaldehyde, phthalates, acetone, toluene, and benzophenones. Phthalates, solvents for colors, are toxic to the nervous system; acetone and... Full Answer
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- Q What should I do about an ingrown toenail?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyImproper nail trimming, tight shoes, or poor posture can cause a corner of the nail to curve downward into the skin. Ingrown nails can be painful and sometimes lead to infection. To avoid infection, see a podiatrist (a foot doctor) rather than... Full Answer
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- Q How do I keep my nails healthy?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyHealthy nails begin with good hygiene and a few simple and smart habits: Eat a healthy, balanced diet. Nutrition is key to nail health. In particular, make sure you're getting adequate vitamin B, calcium, potassium, and iron, either in your diet... Full Answer
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- Q How fast do nails grow?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyFingernails--which, incidentally, grow faster than toenails and grow faster over the summer than over the winter--lengthen about one-tenth of a millimeter a day, which means that it takes a fingernail about four to six months to fully grow out. Full Answer
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- Q How can I strengthen my nails?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyBrittle nails that are soft, thin and easily torn are a problem for many women. The solution is biotin, a B vitamin that helps strengthen nails. Before opting for a biotin supplement, try snacking on walnuts. As well as being an excellent source... Full Answer
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- Q How do healthy nails grow?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyNails are made of keratin, the same protein found in skin and hair. The nail plate sits on a soft layer of skin called the nail bed, which is rich in blood vessels that give nails their pinkish color. At the base of the nail plate is the cuticle,... Full Answer
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- Q Should I let the manicurist cut my cuticles?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyYou’re better protected against infections in nail salons if you skip the cuticle pushing and clipping. If you must address your cuticles, make sure the instruments are sterilized or, for added safety, bring your own manicure set. Full Answer
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- Q What should I know before I try nail treatments?
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Allergic reactions are the most common complication from nail cosmetics. Symptoms may include burning, stinging or itching. A person may have an allergic reaction (contact dermatitis) to components of acrylic nails or the adhesives used to apply them.... Full Answer
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- Q What are the benefits of nail treatments?
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Living skin cells within the fingers and toes produce nails, which are primarily composed of keratin, a hardened protein also found in skin and hair. The nail consists of several different parts, including the nail plate, nail bed, matrix (hidden area... Full Answer
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- Q What are nail treatments?
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Nail treatments are defined as the deliberate altering of the appearance or shape of the nails, typically for the purpose of cosmetic enhancement. Nails are the hard, horn like piece at the end of human fingers and toes. Deliberate alteration of the... Full Answer
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