"Caring for our fingernails and toenails is often an afterthought, says professional nail technician Titilayo Bankole. Many of us don't think of maintaining our nails the way we do our teeth and hair. But they deserve more attention (and not just in the form of fun nail art), she says. Our nails are essential to our daily lives. "If you lose a nail, try picking up a coin off the floor. Try buttoning your shirt. It's almost impossible to do,""
"To keep your nails healthy and strong, practice good hygiene habits and examine your nails on a regular basis, says Bankole. Many people damage their nails by picking at their cuticles, for example, or drying them out by overexposing them to water. Failing to care for your nails correctly could lead to brittle nail beds, painful hangnails and issues that extend beyond your fingers and toes."
Nails often receive less attention than teeth or hair despite being essential for daily tasks. Losing a nail severely impairs functions like picking up small objects or buttoning clothing. Regular hygiene and frequent nail examinations help keep nails healthy and strong. Damaging behaviors such as cutting, biting, or picking cuticles and prolonged water exposure dry nails and cause problems like brittle nail beds and painful hangnails. Untreated fungal nail infections can be highly contagious and spread to other skin areas. Cuticles form a protective barrier of dead skin cells; manage them gently by pushing them back with a washcloth after bathing.
Read at www.npr.org
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