What should I do if my nails are thickened? Analysis and solutions of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, discussions about nail health have become increasingly popular on social media and health forums. In particular, the issue of "nail thickening" has become the focus of many netizens. This article will combine the hot topic data of the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with structured analysis and practical solutions.
1. Trends in nail health topics in the past 10 days
| Date | platform | Related topics | amount of discussion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-01 | #Is thickening of nails a disease?# | 123,000 | |
| 2023-11-03 | little red book | Nail Care Lightning Protection Guide | 87,000 |
| 2023-11-05 | Zhihu | Popular science on fungal onychomycosis | 52,000 |
| 2023-11-08 | Douyin | Nail Thickening Repair Tutorial | 231,000 |
2. Analysis of common causes of nail thickening
According to recent medical and health content discussions, nail thickening is mainly related to the following factors:
| Cause classification | Specific performance | Proportion (discussion sample) |
|---|---|---|
| fungal infection | Deck turns yellow and delaminates | 42% |
| Caused by trauma | Partial thickening and unevenness | 28% |
| age factor | Uniform thickening throughout | 15% |
| Other diseases | Accompanying skin lesions | 15% |
3. Recommended practical solutions
1.medical intervention plan
Recently, Douyin’s popular #三级片SKINCARE GUIDE# mentioned: For nail thickening (onychomycosis) caused by fungal infection, antifungal drugs need to be used consistently. Commonly used clinical solutions include:
| Treatment | Course of treatment | efficient |
|---|---|---|
| topical liniment | 3-6 months | 60-70% |
| Oral medications | 12 weeks | 80%+ |
| laser treatment | 4-6 times | 75% |
2.Home Care Tips
Daily care steps recommended by Xiaohongshu’s popular note “Nail Care Diary”:
• Soak with warm water + white vinegar (1:1 ratio) for 10 minutes every day
• Use urea ointment to soften cuticles
• Keep 1-2mm white edge when trimming
• Choose breathable footwear and socks and change them daily
3.Diet therapy auxiliary methods
Diet regimen plans that have been hotly discussed by health-care accounts recently:
| Nutrients | Recommended food | Efficacy |
|---|---|---|
| protein | Eggs, deep sea fish | Promote keratin synthesis |
| Vitamin B7 | Nuts, avocado | Improve brittleness problem |
| Zinc element | Oysters, lean meat | Increase deck strength |
4. Recent popular QA selections
Q: Will manicure cause nails to thicken?
Recently, a highly praised answer on Zhihu: Frequent manicures (especially nail polish) may cause dehydration and thickening of the nail plate. It is recommended to do it every 2-3 months, and at the same time do a good job in protecting the underlying layer.
Q: Do elderly people need treatment for thickened nails?
A doctor replied under the health topic on Weibo: Physiological thickening does not require special treatment, but if it is accompanied by pain or deformation, systemic diseases such as psoriasis need to be investigated.
5. Things to note
1. Avoid scraping off thick nails by yourself, as this can easily lead to secondary infection.
2. Diabetic patients need to give priority to medical treatment for nail problems.
3. Recent hot search cases show that some folk remedies claiming to be "quick cures" may contain hormone ingredients.
4. During the treatment period, it is recommended to take photos every month to record and compare changes.
Recent data shows that with proper care, about 78% of nail thickening problems can be significantly improved within 3-9 months. It is recommended to choose a plan based on your own situation and seek medical diagnosis in time when necessary.
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