Nail Fungus Infection (onychomycosis) - Brief Overview:
Both fingernails and toenails can be affected, although toenail fungus is usually more common.
Symptoms: Infected nails can start off with just a small spot that can then take over the whole nail. An infected nail can become thick, yellow or dark and can even get "crumbly".
What Causes a Fungal Infection: The fungi (sometimes the same as causes athlete's foot) will "colonize" body parts like hair, nails and skin that are made of keratin. In some cases, a yeast infection may take hold.
Some Things that Increase Risk of Nail Infections: Infections can be more common in nails that may already be in a weakened state (an injury to the nail; elderly nails that may be unable to defend against the infection). Also having nails submersed in water for long periods of time or excessive moisture or sweating in the socks or even walking around barefoot in common public areas.
If you think you may have nail fungus or a nail infection you should see a physician and they can take a sample and determine if you do.
see also: Toe Fungus Relief
Showing posts with label problem nails. Show all posts
Showing posts with label problem nails. Show all posts
16 February 2010
10 February 2010
Nail Problems: Nail Pitting
Nail pitting
Nail pits are small indents or depressions in the nail itself. They might be the result of a nail injury, but are also common to those with psoriasis (scaly skin patches). The pitting nails often accompany conditions that can damage your nails cuticle. This can include chronic dermatitis of your fingers (alopecia areata) which is an autoimmune condition that causes hair loss. Pitting can actually cause your nails to crumble in some cases.
see also: other nail problems
For Dry, Brittle, Cracking or Peeling Nails we recommend you try FlexiNail. Read reviews from dozens of people on the website and enjoy a 100 day money-back guarantee. You will be amazed at the results of this penetrating fingernail conditioner.
Nail pits are small indents or depressions in the nail itself. They might be the result of a nail injury, but are also common to those with psoriasis (scaly skin patches). The pitting nails often accompany conditions that can damage your nails cuticle. This can include chronic dermatitis of your fingers (alopecia areata) which is an autoimmune condition that causes hair loss. Pitting can actually cause your nails to crumble in some cases.
see also: other nail problems
For Dry, Brittle, Cracking or Peeling Nails we recommend you try FlexiNail. Read reviews from dozens of people on the website and enjoy a 100 day money-back guarantee. You will be amazed at the results of this penetrating fingernail conditioner.
09 February 2010
Chemotherapy and Nail Problems - worth reposting
Although hair loss and chemotherapy are well associated - nail problems are also a very common problem.
People write to FlexiNail and ask if it's true, "Do you really give away free product to people on chemotherapy who are having some financial troubles?"
The short answer is yes we do. The longer answer is that we also have to limit the free product we give away - or people just abuse it and write and say they are undergoing chemotherapy and want free product. When you write us, please tell us a little about yourself and your circumstances. Don't just write and request free product please. Ideally, we would like to help those people that are having a tough time and could use a break - even a little one like some free Flexinail.
Tell us what drug you're taking, a little about what you're going through and maybe why some free product would make a difference to you. We will take your email and put you on our list - we try to help out one person (and sometimes more) each day.
Write to FlexiNail at admin@FlexiNail.com and remember to stay positive.
People write to FlexiNail and ask if it's true, "Do you really give away free product to people on chemotherapy who are having some financial troubles?"
The short answer is yes we do. The longer answer is that we also have to limit the free product we give away - or people just abuse it and write and say they are undergoing chemotherapy and want free product. When you write us, please tell us a little about yourself and your circumstances. Don't just write and request free product please. Ideally, we would like to help those people that are having a tough time and could use a break - even a little one like some free Flexinail.
Tell us what drug you're taking, a little about what you're going through and maybe why some free product would make a difference to you. We will take your email and put you on our list - we try to help out one person (and sometimes more) each day.
Write to FlexiNail at admin@FlexiNail.com and remember to stay positive.
08 February 2010
How do fingernails grow?
Your fingernails are composed of laminated protein layers of keratin. Nail growth starts out from the area at the base of the nail and under your cuticle. New cells grow and compact up against the older cells. They become hard (compacted) and are eventually actually pushed out toward the end of your fingertips.
This is why you usually have to wait months to see significant changes to your nails. You can more easily effect the "new" nail growth under the cuticle. This new nail will take time to grow out. Keep looking after this area under the cuticle and your nails should stay healthy looking.
This is why you usually have to wait months to see significant changes to your nails. You can more easily effect the "new" nail growth under the cuticle. This new nail will take time to grow out. Keep looking after this area under the cuticle and your nails should stay healthy looking.
12 January 2010
NEW Video of Nail Snapping 90 degrees
Strong, healthy fingernails are flexible and don't snap or crack when hit or stressed. Watch this YouTube video showing a nail snap right over:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQUhRSaIqZo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQUhRSaIqZo
21 September 2009
Nurses, Teachers, Hygienists and BAD Nails.
I've been busy and away - but time to answer another question lots of you seem to have...
Your profession has you washing your hands or using alcohol rub all the time and that's really hard on the nails. Here is an actual email that I received yesterday or the day before.
If possible, we would recommend trying the following...
On the days you aren't working and during the period you are actively tryin to get your nails back in shape - keep a vial of FlexiNail around and apply thin coats often ( a couple or more times throughout the day). If your nails are the way you want them - then just apply normally.
On the days when you are working and washing your hands constantly - apply Flexinail in the morning and let it soak in for a few minutes before wiping any off. This in itself will help protect your nails. If you are able to take a lunch break - apply another thin coat and just let it soak also for a few minutes. At night - again let them soak with an application. It just has to be thin a very thin application. Not only are you replentishing the nail with lost lipids etc, the prensence of FlexiNail in the nail will help "repel" some of the damage all the washing is doing.
Of course - when you get your nails the way you want them - wear polish as much as you want - trying to coincide that with work days of course :)
If you have a question for us, please visit FlexiNail and click on the "contact us" link.
You can also read actual FlexiNail customer testimonials by clicking here: FlexiNail Testimonials
Your profession has you washing your hands or using alcohol rub all the time and that's really hard on the nails. Here is an actual email that I received yesterday or the day before.
- I've being using flexinail for approximately 4 weeks. I'm using it as directed. I'm a nurse and work 3 days a week. I wash my hands constantly at work. Is it ok to use clear polish to protect my nails from the hand washing and alcohol rub damage.
If possible, we would recommend trying the following...
On the days you aren't working and during the period you are actively tryin to get your nails back in shape - keep a vial of FlexiNail around and apply thin coats often ( a couple or more times throughout the day). If your nails are the way you want them - then just apply normally.
On the days when you are working and washing your hands constantly - apply Flexinail in the morning and let it soak in for a few minutes before wiping any off. This in itself will help protect your nails. If you are able to take a lunch break - apply another thin coat and just let it soak also for a few minutes. At night - again let them soak with an application. It just has to be thin a very thin application. Not only are you replentishing the nail with lost lipids etc, the prensence of FlexiNail in the nail will help "repel" some of the damage all the washing is doing.
Of course - when you get your nails the way you want them - wear polish as much as you want - trying to coincide that with work days of course :)
If you have a question for us, please visit FlexiNail and click on the "contact us" link.
You can also read actual FlexiNail customer testimonials by clicking here: FlexiNail Testimonials
19 September 2009
Looking after the Nail Matrix
The nail matrix is critical to ongoing improved nails (the matrix is the part under the cuticle generating new nail growth). Looking after your nail matrix today, helps ensure healthy looking nails a few months down the road when this new nail growth actually grows out to the ends of your fingers. It is much easier to help out NEW nail growth from the start than it is to try to dramatically change the existing nail..
For more nail information, visit: www.FlexiNail.com
For more nail information, visit: www.FlexiNail.com
28 August 2009
Chemotherapy, brittle nails and free FlexiNail
Although hair loss and chemotherapy are well associated - nails problems are also very common.
We get people writing and asking if it's true, "Do we give away free product to people on chemotherapy?"
The short answer is yes we do. The longer answer is that we also have to limit the free product we give away - or people just abuse it and write and say they are undergoing chemotherapy and want free product. When you write us, please tell us a little about yourself. Don't just write and request free product please. Ideally, we would like to help those people that are having some financial difficulties (although right now, who isn't?).
Tell us what drug you're taking, a little about what you're going through and maybe why some free product would make a difference to you. We will take your email and put you on our list - we try to help out one person (and sometimes more) each day.
Write FlexiNail at admin@FlexiNail.com and remember to stay positive.
We get people writing and asking if it's true, "Do we give away free product to people on chemotherapy?"
The short answer is yes we do. The longer answer is that we also have to limit the free product we give away - or people just abuse it and write and say they are undergoing chemotherapy and want free product. When you write us, please tell us a little about yourself. Don't just write and request free product please. Ideally, we would like to help those people that are having some financial difficulties (although right now, who isn't?).
Tell us what drug you're taking, a little about what you're going through and maybe why some free product would make a difference to you. We will take your email and put you on our list - we try to help out one person (and sometimes more) each day.
Write FlexiNail at admin@FlexiNail.com and remember to stay positive.
24 August 2009
Why most nail oils don't work...
For a nail conditioner to show long term results, it needs to penetrate the nail's protective coating. Most conditioning oils don't penetrate - they just sit on top of the nail. They absorb into the cuticle - but not into the nail itself. Many products even advertise "vitamins" - but in many cases this "vitamin" or antioxidant is one of the ingredients used to simply stop the oil in the product from going rancid (and it sounds good too).
For a nail conditioner to be effective - it has to get into the nail which is made of alpha keratin and very different in composition from the skin. Without a penetrating formulation, the ingredients can't penetrate to the nail matrix and you're wasting your time AND money.
FlexiNail is formulated to penetrate the nail. That is why there is a 100 day money-back guarantee. It works.
For a nail conditioner to be effective - it has to get into the nail which is made of alpha keratin and very different in composition from the skin. Without a penetrating formulation, the ingredients can't penetrate to the nail matrix and you're wasting your time AND money.
FlexiNail is formulated to penetrate the nail. That is why there is a 100 day money-back guarantee. It works.
08 July 2009
Nail Ridges. A very common question
We get questions about nails ridges all the time - so thought this would be a good place to start a discussion.
Some nail conditions like vertical ridges are harmless. These ridges extend from under the cuticle to the end of your fingertip. They tend to become more pronounced as you age. Just so you don't waste a lot of money trying to get rid of them - you can't. You can make the overall nail look better which takes away from the focus on the ridges. But please don't buy products to get rid of ridges.
Horizontal ridges are a different story and indicate that you should pay closer attention or even seek medical attention. These indentations that run across your nails (from side to side) are usually called Beau's lines and can appear when growth at the area under your cuticle is interrupted. This might occur because of an injury or severe illness.
If you have a nail problem that persists or is associated with other signs and symptoms, consider getting it checked out.
Feel free to visit FlexiNail for more information or comment on any notes posted here and I'll do my best to try to answer them.
04 May 2009
Love and Great Fingernails!!! I love this...
Great nails just in time for the engagement ring!!! Visit FlexiNail to get started.
...started using your product faithfully in Sept. of 2008. It is now Dec. 31
and my nails are beautiful and strong. I was hoping to have beautiful nails
by the time I had an engagement ring put on my finger and guess what I have
both now. Thank you so much.
I LOVE YOUR PRODUCT!
...started using your product faithfully in Sept. of 2008. It is now Dec. 31
and my nails are beautiful and strong. I was hoping to have beautiful nails
by the time I had an engagement ring put on my finger and guess what I have
both now. Thank you so much.
I LOVE YOUR PRODUCT!
21 April 2009
Not SO FAST... not typical FlexiNail results
The following is an actual email I received a few minutes ago. I am NOT posting it here because it is such a nice email - it really is. I am posting it here because at FlexiNail we work really hard to keep people's expectations about super fast results. Most people have suffered years and years with bad nails or those of the "not-so-real" type.
We try hard to tell people to be patient and that over time with two or three quick (10 second) applications of FlexiNail a day - that the nails will improve. That is why FlexiNail offers a 100 day guarantee - because results arent usually immediate. Products that claim to offer immediate results should be viewed very cautiously.
So apply FlexiNail and be patient! As new nails grow to the end of the finger - the improvements are gradual. During this process, many people actually experience an increase in brittleness (likely because they are paying more attention to their nails).
The email below is completely UNedited with not a single word changed (except for her email address)... Read other FlexiNail testimonials by clicking here.
From: shuXXXXXXXXXX@msn.com
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We try hard to tell people to be patient and that over time with two or three quick (10 second) applications of FlexiNail a day - that the nails will improve. That is why FlexiNail offers a 100 day guarantee - because results arent usually immediate. Products that claim to offer immediate results should be viewed very cautiously.
So apply FlexiNail and be patient! As new nails grow to the end of the finger - the improvements are gradual. During this process, many people actually experience an increase in brittleness (likely because they are paying more attention to their nails).
The email below is completely UNedited with not a single word changed (except for her email address)... Read other FlexiNail testimonials by clicking here.
| admin@flexinail.com | |||
| date |  Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 8:57 AM | ||
| subject | FlexiNail Contact Us email |
From: shuXXXXXXXXXX@msn.com
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Just wanted to write and tell you that I love your product. I have tried numerous other nail creams oils and systems (both internet and retail) through the years and this is the first product that ever delivered what it promised. I have always had dry and brittle nails that were a pain to keep long and pretty so it was a constant struggle. This of course led me to artificial nails which further damaged my nails but was the only way I could have nice hands. I actually tried for three years after my second to last set of fake nails to try and let them grow – three entire years and my nails never looked because they would always break and split. They didn’t look half as good as they do with only six weeks of using Flexinails.
In a moment of weakness I put the fake nails back on for a couple of months before coming to my senses. I tried another internet nail cream and while my stubby nails looked a little better my nails would still continue to split and break as soon as they got the least bit of length on them. I never could get them all to grow to the top of my fingertips at the same time. After a little over one month of use of Flexinails all my nails are to the end of my finger tips and feel strong and bendable!! I can’t believe it!! I keep a bottle in my car and a bottle next to my bed and I constantly reapply as I love the shiny coat it gives my natural nails and it keeps my cuticles moist. I just placed a six month order as I do not want to be without this product and even though I have some left in both bottles I find myself “worrying” that I will run out. I can not wait to see what my nails look like after the three month period if they already look as good as they do after 6 weeks.
S. Hughes
In a moment of weakness I put the fake nails back on for a couple of months before coming to my senses. I tried another internet nail cream and while my stubby nails looked a little better my nails would still continue to split and break as soon as they got the least bit of length on them. I never could get them all to grow to the top of my fingertips at the same time. After a little over one month of use of Flexinails all my nails are to the end of my finger tips and feel strong and bendable!! I can’t believe it!! I keep a bottle in my car and a bottle next to my bed and I constantly reapply as I love the shiny coat it gives my natural nails and it keeps my cuticles moist. I just placed a six month order as I do not want to be without this product and even though I have some left in both bottles I find myself “worrying” that I will run out. I can not wait to see what my nails look like after the three month period if they already look as good as they do after 6 weeks.
S. Hughes
11 April 2009
Gardening and Nails
I'm out in the yard today doing some spring clean-up. Although I'm not doing any gardening today- it reminded me of all our customers that do garden.
While dirty nails are just part of gardening, the dirt can be very drying. So a tip from some of our regular customers is to apply FlexiNail an hour or so before going to work in the garden. It helps the nails from getting brittle and makes cleaning the nails after the garden work a bit easier as well.
If you have a nail tip for us, please feel free to visit http://www.FlexiNail.com and click on the contact us link.
While dirty nails are just part of gardening, the dirt can be very drying. So a tip from some of our regular customers is to apply FlexiNail an hour or so before going to work in the garden. It helps the nails from getting brittle and makes cleaning the nails after the garden work a bit easier as well.
If you have a nail tip for us, please feel free to visit http://www.FlexiNail.com and click on the contact us link.
07 April 2009
Have problems Nails? Ask a question here...
Ask any questions you want about nail care. Don't be shy...
Well, we're back and going to actually run the blog this time around. My name is Derek Johnson and you can view a one minute video of how I used FlexiNail for three months and by the end could bend my nail over 90 degrees without it breaking or cracking.
http://www.FlexiNail.com
Well, we're back and going to actually run the blog this time around. My name is Derek Johnson and you can view a one minute video of how I used FlexiNail for three months and by the end could bend my nail over 90 degrees without it breaking or cracking.
http://www.FlexiNail.com
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