What to do if the surface of the fingernail cap peels off

Peeling of the surface of the nail cover may be caused by onychomycosis, malnutrition, psoriasis, etc. It needs to be treated according to the specific cause of the disease, and usually includes general treatment, medication and other methods.
1. Ringworm of the nails: As the nails are invaded by dermatophytes, resulting in abnormalities of nail morphology and structure, it may cause peeling of the surface of the nail cover. Ciclopirox can be used under doctor’s guidance, such as cyclopirox ketamine application, amorphophallus hydrochloride cream, etc., which has antifungal effect. At the same time combined oral itraconazole, terbinafine and other drugs.
2. Nutritional deficiencies: the lack of certain vitamins and trace elements in the body can cause nutritional deficiencies, resulting in insufficient supply of nutrients to the nails, which can lead to abnormalities such as peeling of the surface of the nail cover, or even softening of the nails. Normally, we should ensure a balanced diet, do not eat too much. You can take calcium carbonate D3 tablets, vitamin AD pills and other drugs under the guidance of doctors to supplement the required nutrients.
3. Psoriasis: Psoriasis is a kind of chronic scaly skin disease, and the lesions can involve the nails, resulting in the layering of the nail cover, and the symptom of peeling off the surface of the nail cover may occur. Under the guidance of a doctor, you can use compound clobetasol propionate ointment, halomethasone cream and other medications to treat the disease, which has the effect of anti-itching and anti-inflammatory.
If the surface of the nail cover is peeling off, go to the regular hospital for relevant examination and treatment to avoid delaying the condition. Drugs should be used in accordance with medical advice, do not self-medication.