What is Deformed Nail and How to Care for Deformed Nails?
Wrong shoe choices, long standing times, and sports activities can cause trauma to our feet in daily life. Various destructions are observed in the toenails as a result of the pressures developed due to traumas. Deformed nail problem is a foot health problem that disturbs people both in business and social life. Let's look at the factors that play a role in the formation of the deformed nail and how the deformed nail care is performed.
What Causes Deformed Nail?
- Some of the conditions that cause a deformed (thickened) nail to form are as follows:
- Damage to the nail or the root part of the nail as a result of a strong blow to the foot
- Deterioration of the nail bed due to nail extraction
- Wearing tight shoes with long nails
- Neglecting the care and treatment of the thickened nail, and accordingly the nail getting more hit each time.
- Possible infections that may occur in the nails as a result of pedicure procedures
- The ingrown nail is buried inwards and prevents the nail from growing, so the keratin accumulates on it.
What are the Deformity Types?
Nail Thickening
It can occur as a result of blows to the nail. As a result of the constant pressure of the nail, thickening is observed in the nail in order to protect the nail bed and nail root. Unless treated, it can be both painful and aesthetically disturbing.
Nail fungus
Organisms called dermatophytes cause fungus to form. The infection settles in the nail bed and plate. However, nail fungus can also develop due to blows and traumas.
Claw Nail
The outer parts of the nail turn into the inner parts of the nail, causing deterioration in the nail. Horns and beak-shaped formations are observed on the nail. Claw nails can be very uncomfortable for people in terms of both visual and comfort.
Ingrown Nail
Ingrown nail occurs as a result of the nail embedding in the skin and putting pressure on the tissue. As long as ingrown nails are neglected, the condition worsens and becomes painful. In addition, ingrown nails make it difficult to walk over time.
Spoon Nail
The shape of the nail is like a spoon. Spoon nails, which are usually seen in children, can be corrected at later ages. The thumbs are most commonly affected and are most common in adults with iron deficiency anemia.
Pincer Nail
It occurs when the nail rotates in itself and takes the form of a roll. Dark shoe preferences, wrong applications and foot pressure problems are effective in the formation of pincer nails. The pincer nail problem, which is often observed in the feet, can also occur in the fingernails.
Deformed Nail Care
Since deformed nails can often be confused with nail fungus, nail beds are checked to distinguish them. With the examination of the deformed nail, the patient's health problem is determined. The thickening of the nail, the deformity of the nail and the shape of the nail bed are taken into account in deciding what kind of care to apply. After the cleaning of the thickened tissues, the deformation is removed by using support care products. After the thickened tissue is removed, gel nail application is made. Gel application is continued until the healthy nail reaches a sufficient length.
You can visit the Ayaksa website for detailed information about the services offered by the Ayaksa Foot Health Center, which carries out the care and treatment of the feet both in terms of aesthetics and health, together with its professional team.
