KIMI NAILS & SPA
15789 Livingston Road
Accokeek, MD 20607
(301) 203-1668
KIMI NAILS & SPA
15789 Livingston Road
Accokeek, MD 20607
(301) 203-1668
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Fingernails: Do's and don'ts for
healthy nails
Are you taking good care of your nails? Here's what you need to know to keep your fingernails in tiptop shape.
By Mayo Clinic staff
Take a close look at your fingernails. Are they strong and healthy looking? Or do you see ridges, dents, or areas of unusual color or shape? Many less than desirable nail conditions can be avoided through proper fingernail care. Others indicate an underlying condition that requires attention.
Fingernails: What's normal, what's not
Your fingernails — composed of laminated layers of a protein called keratin — grow from the area at the base of the nail under your cuticle. As new cells grow, older cells become hard and compacted and are eventually pushed out toward your fingertips.
Healthy fingernails are smooth, without pits or grooves. They're uniform in color and consistency and free of spots or discoloration. Sometimes fingernails develop harmless vertical ridges that run from the cuticle to the tip of the nail. Vertical ridges tend to become more prominent with age. Fingernails can also develop white lines or spots due to injury, but these eventually grow out with the nail.
Not all nail conditions are normal, however. Consult your doctor or dermatologist if you notice:
Fingernail care: Do's and don'ts
To keep your fingernails looking their best, follow these simple guidelines.
Do:
Don't: