What's wrong with all the toenails falling off?
Recently, the health issue of toenail peeling has become one of the hot topics on the Internet. Many netizens reported encountering similar situations and sought reasons and solutions. This article will combine the hot discussions and medical knowledge on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the possible causes, countermeasures and prevention methods of toenail loss.
1. Common causes of toenail loss
| Cause classification | Specific instructions | Typical cases |
|---|---|---|
| traumatic loss | Nail bed damage caused by impact, crushing or long-term friction | Hitting hard objects while exercising or wearing ill-fitting shoes |
| fungal infection | Onychomycosis (onychomycosis) causes nails to become brittle and stratified | Feet are wet for a long time, sharing manicure tools |
| systemic disease | Psoriasis, diabetes, etc. affect nail growth | Accompanied by skin erythema or abnormal blood sugar |
| nutritional deficiencies | Iron, calcium or vitamin deficiency | Vegetarians or patients with digestive and absorptive disorders |
2. Analysis of recent hotly discussed cases on the Internet
According to social platform data monitoring, relevant discussions in the past 10 days have mainly focused on the following aspects:
| Discussion platform | Hot content | amount of discussion |
|---|---|---|
| Zhihu | Pathological analysis of "big toenail turns black and falls off after running" | 12,000 times |
| little red book | Sharing how to avoid nail peeling caused by excessive manicure | 8500+ notes |
| Baidu Tieba | Discussion on home remedies for onychomycosis | 6700+replies |
3. Medical advice and treatment plan
When toenail loss occurs, it is recommended to take the following steps:
1.Wound treatment: Clean the exposed nail bed with normal saline, apply antibiotic ointment and then bandage it sterilely
2.Cause investigation: Observe the characteristics of peeling nails, record possible causes, and perform fungal testing if necessary
3.Professional medical treatment: You should seek medical attention immediately if:
| accompanied by severe pain | Bleeding doesn't stop |
| Redness and swelling of surrounding skin | Simultaneous lesions of multiple finger (toe) nails |
4. Guidelines for Preventive Measures
According to the recommendations of dermatologists from tertiary hospitals:
1.foot protection: Wear professional sports shoes when exercising to avoid repeated impact of toenails on the toe of the shoe.
2.health management: Keep your feet dry and wear non-slip slippers in public bathrooms
3.Nutritional supplements: Moderate intake of biotin-rich foods (eggs, nuts, etc.)
4.pruning specification: Nails should be cut flat and not too deep on both sides to avoid the formation of ingrown toenails
5. New nail growth cycle
| age stage | full regeneration time |
|---|---|
| children | 3-4 months |
| adult | 6-8 months |
| elderly | 8-12 months |
It is important to note that the "rapid nail rejuvenation remedies" recently circulated on the Internet (such as garlic compresses, white vinegar soaking, etc.) lack scientific basis, and improper use may aggravate the damage. It is recommended to obtain treatment plans through formal medical channels.
If you are experiencing similar problems, it is recommended to save samples of peeled nails for medical examination, and consult a dermatologist at a tertiary hospital through professional platforms such as "Good Doctor Online". Maintain a good attitude, nail regeneration is a gradual process, and excessive anxiety will affect recovery.
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