One of the main causes for eggshell nails is extreme weight loss diets. Diets like this are more common in women than men. Therefore it is assumed that women are at more risk to eggshell nails.
This diseases causes the toes and nails to bend inwards like a hook, shaping itself like an egg, hence its name “eggshell nails”.
If it just becomes egg shaped, it’s not a problem as long as it returns to normal after a while. The main problem however, is that this condition causes the nails to become very fragile.
Even though a large population of women are concerned with their appearance and weight, many also care about their nails as well.
This condition is therefore an enemy to women who pursue beauty. No matter how much effort is put into a strict diet, if the nails are damaged it defeats the original purpose of the diet.
If the condition develops, there are a variety of ways to deal with the disease.
How to deal with eggshell nails
First, visit a medical professional. It can elaborate whether or not the symptom has a different cause to eggshell nails. For example, athlete’s foot or nail trichophytosis also causes the nails to become fragile. Therefore, please make sure you are properly diagnosed. Different conditions have different treatments.
Next, I’d like to talk about fake nails. Please use fake nails to the point where it doesn’t place a burden on the nails which have become fragile. Unless you’re very familiar with fake nails, it would be safe to go to a nail salon for placing them. It should improve the aesthetics to some degree.
Finally, it should be mentioned that not everyone under a diet have this condition. Neither is it just women who have this condition. Anyone can have eggshell nails. There are a variety of causes, not just diets but could also be internal problems of the body. Please don’t ignore any abnormalities in the nails and visit a healthcare professional at least once.
