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So What is Nail fungus?
Problem:
Yellow nails
Cause: Fungal infection
Solution:
- Soak a cotton ball in 3 percent hydrogen peroxide and dab around the nails several times a day.
- Massage Vicks VapoRub into the nail before bed; cover with cotton gloves; repeat for 10 days.
- Use Dr.Scholl's over-the-counter fungal medication.
- If it doesn't clear up, see a doctor. You may need a prescription antifungal medicine.
Problem:
Hangnails
Causes:
- Nailbiting and picking
- Lack of care
Solution:
- Apply lavander oil or tea tree oil to the site as a softener and a detterent.
- Massage apricot oil, wheat germ oil, or cuticle cream to soften each day, then push back with orangewood stick.
Problem:
Weak Brittle Nails
Causes:
- Overexplosure to water
- Overuse of nail hardeners
Solution:
- Wear rubber or latex gloves.
- Avoid hardeners with formaldehyde, which dries out the nails.
Problem:
Dry, Splitting, Pilling Nails
Causes:
- Filing wet nails
- Using a too-hard file
- Harsh chemicals in polish and polish remover
- Frequent use of antibacterial soap
Solutions:
- Wait until nails are dry, then file.
- Use a soft-grade file.
- Use an acetone-free and formaldehyde-free polish and polish remover.
- Use antibacterial soap sparingly, and moisturize hands regularly.
Nail Fungus
Problem:
White Spots
Causes:
- Poking under cuticle with sharp manicure tools
- Poor nutrition
Solutions:
- The spots willdisappear in time, but be gentle,and stop poking.
- Eat healfully,and take your vitamins.
Problem:
Hard Cuticles
Cause: Neglect
Solutions:
- Rub a balm or cuticle cream around the nail daily.
- Push softened cuticles back twice weekly with an orangewood stick.
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