What causes hard nails? (What causes thick and hard nails?)

The main component of nails is protein, and it can protect our fingertips. Nails are actually connective tissue, which has many functions. They are also accessories of our skin and have relatively good functions and effects. So what is the reason for hard nails?

The main component of nails is protein, and it can protect our fingertips. Nails are actually connective tissue, which has many functions. They are also accessories of our skin and have relatively good functions and effects. So what is the reason for hard nails?

What causes hard nails?

Some people's nails are often uneven, vertical and horizontal, and the nails may be thick and rough. This shows that their nails are not healthy, and they are aware that there are some problems with their bodies. Let me briefly explain the reasons why nails are thick. First of all, if your nails have been relatively thick since childhood, you don’t need to worry too much, because this is caused by genetic and congenital factors and cannot be changed artificially. It is usually a dominant chromosomal disease inherited from parents.

Some people have thicker nails due to skin diseases. For example, nail inflammation caused by paronychia can lead to thicker nails. If you don't pay enough attention to the hygiene around your nails, it may cause inflammation, and bacteria may irritate your nails, which can cause symptoms of hard nails. Usually, you must pay attention to the cleaning and trimming of your fingernails. Don't keep your nails too long as they can harbor bacteria.