There are many do's and don’ts for having healthy nails. fingernails have to be taken care well and one has to focus on maintaining them well in a healthy manner. If your fingernails are healthy looking and strong then you are safe. If you see dents, ridges, and areas where there is a difference in shape and colour then you have to make sure you take care of your nails. Finger nails are made up of keratin, which is a protein. this gives the laminated effect for the nails. These usually grow from the bottom of the nail. When new cells grow, then the older cells become compacted and hard. These get pushed towards the fingertips. When fingernails are healthy, they show particular signs.The fingernails are healthy when they do not have grooves or pits. These are also uniform and are consistent and do not have any discoloration or spots. Fingernails have harmless ridges that run along from one tip of the cuticle to the other.

The vertical ridges are more prominent as you grow older. Fingernails develop some spots and white lines due to some kind of injury. You have to consider going to a doctor if you find some unusual changes in the nails. When there is a change in colour or nails and there is a discoloration in the whole nail then you have to see a doctor. When there is thickening or thinning of the nails then it is surely a medical emergency. Look out for changes in the shape of the nails, or when there are curled nails. When the nails separate from the surrounding skin then there is a need to go to the doctor. When the nails bleed then it is a problem and has to be attended to immediately. Swelling and redness in the area, is also a condition to be attended to.

There are certain dos and don’ts that you have to follow to keep healthy nails. Keep the dry and clean and always wear rubber gloves lined with cotton while you wash dishes or work with hard detergents. File and trim your nails regularly and use clippers or manicure scissors tto trim. Trim them straight and always remember to round the tips. Use a moisturizer, cream and always use a nail trimmer. There are some don’ts, which you have to follow for nails. Do not bite your nails and always ensure you take out the hangnails. Clip them off, do not pull the off. Do not pick or poke things with nails.