Age Related Conditions on Your Fingernails

Much has been said and written about old age. There are endless clichés about gray hair, wrinkles, and wisdom. There are also many companies making a profit off our wishes to remain young forever. But we think the key is to maintain health and longevity, rather than upkeeping an appearance. This relies on a principle saying that if you’re healthy and balanced, it will shine through. 

 

In this article, we'll discuss age-related conditions that can occur on your nails. We'll offer some remedies and some possible nutrition-based causes of some of the problems. 

 

What happens to nails as we age?

Nail growth rate starts slowing down at age 25. Most people will notice age-related conditions on their nails around 40. With age, you might experience changes in texture, thickness, strength, and growth rate. The color may change from translucent to yellow or opaque. This doesn’t necessarily mean there is a problem, this could simply be due to slower growth, leading to prolonged exposure to environmental stressors. If you feel though, that this may be a sign of certain malfunctions in your inner organs, consult with your physician.

One of the most common age-related conditions you can expect Is called onychorrhexis. These are ridges formed on your fingernails, which are essentially wrinkles on the nail bed. Onychorrhexis may also be caused by nutritional deficiencies and hormonal changes. 

 

With age, nails may also become brittle. This is due to a depletion of keratin in the fingernail. As we age we produce less of it. However, brittle or thin nails could also be a sign of low iron, low biotin, or a little calcium. The best approach would be to perform a simple blood test.

On the other hand, your toenails may thicken with age. This is a condition called onychocytes, in which fingernail cells pile up due to a slower growth rate. The nails grow slower because we produce less keratin. Thickening of the nail may also be caused by less-than-optimal blood circulation, trauma, or fungal infections. 

A less common age-related nail condition is onycholysis, a condition in which the nail lifts off the nail bed. This condition lasts months until a new nail has grown over. This may take up to a year this condition can be caused by trauma, injury, allergy, fungus, psoriasis, severe malnutrition, or old age. While this may sound horrible, the lifting of the nails from the nail bed is usually painless. Consult with your physician to identify the underlying reason for the onycholysis. 

 

What can be done?

Some general daily care tips would be:

 

- Hydrate daily with cream, oil, or ointment. Make sure you massage into the cuticle as well.

- Cut hang nails, rather than pulling on them 

 

- Use acetone-free nail polish remover, and if you have access to it, use natural nail lacquer us as well. 

 

- Clip your nails after the shower, when they’re soft. Use a sharp clip. 

  

- If you file your nails, up for a glass file which will create a smooth finish rather than split the nail. 

 

Some DIY remedies

 

Replenish omega-3 fatty acids for dry skin: 

- 6 tsp. water 

- 2 tsp. ground Chia seeds 

- 1 tsp. seaweed 

- 1 tsp. olive oil. 

 

Apply to skin for 15 minutes and wash off. 

 

Replenish skin barrier and microbiome: 

- 1egg yolk 

- 1 tsp. honey (preferably Minooka honey) 

- 2 tbsp. olive oil. 

 

Apply to hands twice a week, 20 minutes at a time. Wash away without soap. This one is recommended right before bed. 

 

Natural, affordable treatment of fungus: 

- Apply topical tea tree essential oil after an Epsom salt bath. Do this daily.

 - Apply a drop of colorless iodine daily. Keep your feet dry and consume a low-carb diet, as fungus thrives on carbs. 

 

 

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.   

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15 Fingernail Signs You Have Health Issues

Your body communicates when something is wrong. The color and state of your fingernails can let you know when something is going awry inside your body. Sometimes they can be minor vitamin deficiencies and other times more serious conditions. These changes can be subtle, or blatant and it’s worth noting any differences because many diseases are reflected on your fingertips. As always these are warning signs and it’s important not to rely solely on your nails for a health check. Consult with a medical professional who can consider other symptoms and run blood tests.

1. Red nails 

 

If your nails go from a pink shade to a darker red, you might have heart disease. If the redness extends to the sides of your nails and cuticle, this might be a sign of the autoimmune disease Lupus. There are other possible explanations for this reddening, but it’s best to consult with your doctor, who can run tests.

 

 

2. Unusually white nails 

This phenomenon is often called Terry’s nails and has three possible explanations. One is that you have developed a fungal nail infection, often accompanied by reddened or dark fingertips. Another reason could be that your nails have begun to detach from the nail bed and the blood supply is interrupted. Thirdly, this is also a side effect of chemotherapy. Terry’s nails also might indicate that you have a more severe illness like anemia, iron deficiency, diabetes, liver cirrhosis, organ failure or hyperthyroidism.

3. Thick or overgrown nails 

 If your nails are growing thicker and faster than usual, you might be suffering from a serious fungal nail infection. You might also notice that the nails have become discolored. These symptoms are common results of having either psoriasis or arthritis. 

 

 

4. Detached from the nail bed  

When nails begin to detach from the nail bed without trauma or pressure, you might have a hormonal imbalance. Similarly, if your nails have separated, you might be suffering from hyperthyroidism – a condition where your thyroid gland is releasing too many hormones into your system. For both scenarios, a doctor can recommend treatment to reverse these conditions. 

 

 

5. Dark vertical stripes  

Many people ignore stripes on their fingernails because they don’t cause any pain however some can indicate very serious illnesses. If you find that you have dark vertical stripes, known as linear melanonychia. This could be a sign of Subungal Melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer that only affects the nail bed.

6. Blue nails 

If you find your nails suddenly have changed to a blue or purple tinge, it’s likely you have developed hypoxia, a lack of oxygen, often triggered by poor circulation to your feet, ears, and hands. Impaired circulation is easily reversible and is not a serious health issue unless it goes untreated.

7. Dents or Depressions 

 If you start seeing dents or depressions on the surface of your nails this might be a sign of eczema, psoriasis, or reactive arthritis, a form of arthritis that like Lupus, finds your immune system attacking your joints. More than half of psoriasis sufferers experience nail depressions or dents, and therefore it’s recommended that you consult with a dermatologist. 

 

 

8. Discolored nails 

Nails should naturally by a healthy pink color and when you notice them altering shades you should take note. If they turn brown, this may indicate that you have a thyroid disease or are malnourished. Green nails indicate a severe fungal nail infection, nail psoriasis or even jaundice, tuberculosis, sinusitis, or lympheodema. If you are taking prescription drugs like antimalarial pills, you might find yourself with grey tinged nails. 

 

 

 

9. Spoon nails

In medical circles, this is called Koilonychia, a condition known for causing nails to become excessively soft and appear scooped out, much like a spoon. This symptom commonly indicates hemochromatosis, a liver condition where there is too much iron being produced in your system. Spoon nails also commonly indicate hypothyroidism. There are other diseases such as heart disease, anemia and impaired blood flow that are associated with this phenomenon.

 

 

 

10. Brittle nails 

 Characterized by thin, frail, crumbling nails this common nail problem often indicates a deficiency in vitamins, with vitamin B7 being the usual culprit. This can be easily reversed with an over-the-counter multivitamin supplement. Frail nails are also often associated with nail psoriasis, thyroid disorders, or fungal nail infections. 

 

 

 

11. White stripes 

While dark striped nails usually indicate cancerous growth, white stripes are more commonly seen as indicative of a disorder. It usually indicates an imbalanced or a non-nutritious diet, lacking in proteins. This problem can easily be resolved with an increase in proteins rich foods such as fish, quinoa, nuts, seeds, and lean meats. 

 

 

12. Curved nails 

This condition is sometimes called nail clubbing and involves an unnaturally large nail bed, curving around the tips of the fingers. It is not an overnight condition and can take several years to form. The cause is often hypoxia, a lack of oxygen. It is not a symptom to ignore as it can be associated with serious diseases like irritable bowel syndrome, liver disease, lung problems, AIDS and cardiovascular concerns. curved fingernails health warning.

13. Loose nails  

Loose nails not caused by injury can signify fungal nail infection, nail psoriasis, amyloidosis (excess protein in the blood), hyperthyroidism, sarcoidosis or Raynaud’s disease a.k.a. poor blood circulation. In rarer cases, severe allergies to some antibiotics are known to loosen nails from nail beds.

14. Blue nail base 

 

If you find your nails are a white shade on a blue nail base, this might be a sign of a nutrient deficiency such as a lack of iron. When the nails are extremely white and the base blue or purple, this could denote a problem with the liver or pancreas. It is also a common symptom in the initial stages of diabetes when your body is not able to process and metabolize sugars correctly. 

 

 

 

15. Yellow nails 

 Usually, yellow nails are a sign of an unpleasant fungal infection and it’s advisable to purchase anti-fungal tablets or a topical cream to treat this. You can also treat it with a more natural solution such as applying essential oils. Yellow nails can also be indicative of more serious illnesses namely a lung problem, such as fluid accumulation around the pleurae (a lung membrane) or emphysema.

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A Visual Guide to Osteoporosis

During our lifetime, the bones are continuously being rebuilt, but after age 30, the generation of new bone tissue slowly starts to decrease. Ultimately, our bones become brittle and porous, and a condition called osteoporosis is developed. The disease leads to a significant decrease in bone density, and this causes the bone to weaken and increases the risk of fractures, with even such seemingly harmless activities as a sudden sneeze being capable of causing bone damage. 

 

The risk of developing osteoporosis increases dramatically with age, and statistical information suggests that about 50% of women and 25% of men in the US will experience an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. Worst of all, many people have no idea they have the condition. Find more valuable information on this dangerous and underdiagnosed disease in the visually-pleasing infographic below.

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