Nail cracking may be caused by factors such as nail malnutrition, trauma, and fungal infections.
1. Nail malnutrition: prolonged partiality and picky eating, resulting in a lack of various trace elements and vitamins in the body, may cause nail malnutrition, nails will be easy to crack, but also affect the normal growth of nails.
2. Trauma: trauma to the nail area, such as heavy objects or excessive pressure, can also lead to nail cracking, and may also appear pain, bleeding, swelling and other symptoms.
3. Fungal infection: For example, fungal infection caused by onychomycosis, the prolonged presence of infection, will invade the nail plate or nail bed, can make the nail brittle as well as cracks, and in severe cases, will lead to nail loss.
Patients with cracked nails should actively seek medical examination to clarify the specific cause and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment. Medications should be used under medical supervision.