On the air of the program “On the most important” Alexander Myasnikov And Dermatologist Irina G.osteva We dispelled popular myths about nails and told how serious pathologies can be determined by their appearance.
Is it true that under gel polish, the nails do not breathe, so it should be removed once every six months?
“In fact, the nails, like hair, cannot breathe, they receive oxygen from the blood that comes to the roots. Therefore, of course, this is not true, ”the dermatologist explained. But at the same time, such a varnish weighing the nails, which negatively affects the growth zone. The coating is a chemical, so the nails should be given to rest.
“The main thing is why this should be done? Because when the nail is under gel polish, things such as fungus or paranichia are possible, inflammation. Today, green nails often began to appear – this is a praying wand. Therefore, it is necessary to shoot gel polish to track some changes. If there is, do not re -cover, but go to the doctor, ”guesteva advised.
Is it true that UV lamps provoke cancer?
The dermatologist noted that no evidence data of this theory has been published anywhere. “The lamp used in manicure has no such intensity that cancer can be caused. This is a rumor. But if you do not dry or do not carefully make a gel polish, this can lead to the development of other diseases, ”the medic said.
Can varnishes from the fungus get rid of it forever?
Varnishes cannot help from all types of fungus. In general, system treatment is more often used in therapy. And the body has no immunity to fungi. And even if you cure the disease with pills, this does not mean that it cannot be infected again.
Is it true that the main reason for the ingrown nail is uncomfortable shoes?
Indeed, narrow fashionable shoes, which presses and compresses the leg, provokes the development of such a problem.
“It is also important to cut the nails correctly. No need to cut the corners, then it all grows quite intensively, ”Myasnikov added.
In addition, the nail can grow due to sports injury.
Is it true that to strengthen bones you need to eat more products with calcium?
“This is not a panacea. How much milk do not drink, your nails are unlikely to be strong. After all, there are not the dosages. At the same time, good products with calcium will not interfere with anyone, ”the dermatologist emphasized.
“There are no special products, a balanced diet is important. Because nails are a reflection of the state of our body as a whole, ”butznikov added.
Is it possible to recognize a heart attack, diabetes, stroke and cancer by nails?
For example, bluish nails can talk about heart problems. “Watching Glasses” are becoming an indication of problems with the lungs.
“When your nails changed, you should have diagnosed ten years ago. Changes in nails are not the first changes, it is far a second time. If a cardiodiagnosis is putting you a dermatologist for nails, this means that you are not examined, you do not pay attention, you do not know the risk factors. Because when it already reaches this, these are serious metabolic changes in the body that flow over the years, ”Myasnikov explained.
A good therapist, Irina Gosteva added, can understand by nails that a person had a heart attack or stroke – a white strip will appear, like a mark of a nail growth stop. Psoriasis on the nails can be accompanied by a thimble syndrome when a nail in small specking.
“But most importantly, you should not miss melanoma, which happens under the nails. Black spot under the nail. Therefore, it is important to shoot and watch the varnish, ”the Myasnikov warned.
In the preparation of the material, the following sources were used: “On the most important”
Source: aif.ru
