Fingernails with horizontal indentations may be caused by external pressure on the nails, or it may be caused by the body’s lack of iron, which is common in patients with iron deficiency anemia. Traumatic injuries can be left untreated if there is no damage, while iron deficiency anemia requires iron supplementation.
Fingernails with horizontal indentation caused by trauma, commonly pinch injuries, pressure injuries, usually have a clear history of injury, the patient has a pain manifestation, can be given to the symptomatic treatment of pain relief, no need for special treatment, the general growth of nails can be slowly recovered with the passage of time.
Iron deficiency anemia, tissue iron deficiency in the nails in the shape of a spoon, the patient has anemia, blood routine for small cell hypochromic anemia, serum iron decreased. Patients need to supplement iron treatment, clinical commonly used ferrous succinate, ferrous sulfate, ferrous lactate, etc., while taking vitamin C to help iron absorption, usually should pay attention to strengthen the nutrition, supplement protein.
Fingernails have horizontal indentation of the patient is recommended to regular hospitals, clear cause, follow the specialist medical advice standardized treatment, so as not to delay the condition.