The splitting of nail cap may be caused by trauma, vitamin A deficiency, nail fungus, etc. General treatment and medication can be chosen according to different causes.
1. Trauma: Nails can be cracked when they are subjected to external forces such as impact and pressure. Usually need to use povidone-iodine to disinfect the local area, and under the operation of the doctor for bandaging treatment.
2. Lack of vitamin A: Lack of vitamin A can lead to soft and brittle nails, which can easily lead to split nails. You can eat more carrots, fish and other foods. At the same time, you can use vitamin AD drops, cod liver oil and other drugs under the guidance of the doctor for vitamin A supplementation.
3. Onychomycosis: It is mainly due to the fungal infection of nails, which leads to the destruction of nail plate structure and easily causes nail breakage and cracking. It can be treated with drugs such as terbinafine and itraconazole under the guidance of a doctor.
In the case of cracked nail cap, it is recommended to go to the hospital to do relevant examinations to clarify the cause, and then actively deal with and treat.