Finger nails are very soft and thin may be related to nutritional deficiencies, onychomycosis, lichen planus, exposure to chemicals and other factors, need to clarify the cause of the symptoms of the treatment, common treatment modalities are dietary adjustments, medication, nail protection and so on.
1. Nutritional deficiency: unbalanced diet, dieting and other factors may lead to a lack of nutrients, it is recommended to adjust the diet, eat more food rich in protein, vitamins and trace elements, such as milk, eggs, fruits, vegetables and so on.
2. Nail fungus: nails infected with ringworm bacteria caused by the disease, the early stage of the disease can appear nails become soft and thin symptoms, with the progress of the disease, there will be nail thickening, discoloration and other symptoms. Ketoconazole, terbinafine and other antifungal drugs can be used.
3. Nail lichen planus: Nail lichen planus can be manifested as thinning nails, atrophy, hypertrophy and roughness, lack of nails and other symptoms, mostly with other skin lichen planus at the same time. It can be treated with medicines such as Avitamin A ointment and prednisone according to the condition.
4. Exposure to chemicals: direct long-term exposure to certain chemicals may also lead to thinning and softening of the nails, it is recommended to avoid direct contact with chemicals, such as wearing protective gloves, use of picking up utensils, and so on.
Finger nails are very soft and thin may also be caused by other factors, it is recommended that patients seek medical attention in a timely manner in order to clarify the cause of the disease, standardized treatment under the guidance of the doctor, avoid private medication, so as not to delay the condition.