Learn how to care for healthy nails

1. Discolored fingernails
   You may have seen fingernails that have turned black. They are commonly referred to as "dead nails." While this could simply be a bruise, it could also be melanoma, a type of skin cancer. It is a symptom that requires you to consult a dermatologist for treatment.
2. 2. Vertical striped nails
   Vertical striped nails! If you find yourself thinking, "I think I have vertical lines on my nails right now," these lines can appear due to nutritional imbalances or iron deficiency. Since nails are made of protein, consuming protein-rich foods such as eggs, lean meat, almonds, and oats can be helpful.
3. 3. Yellow fingernails
   Fingernails and toenails that have turned yellow are athlete's foot, caused by a fungal infection. Just as athlete's foot can occur on the soles of the feet, it can develop on the nails if moisture accumulates and ventilation is poor. Tips for self-care include ensuring good ventilation and drying your hands and feet thoroughly with a towel after washing them. Since athlete's foot has a high risk of infection, it is important to use separate towels.

It is best to trim your fingernails and toenails with rounded inner edges and square corners. While you shouldn't leave them too long, cutting them excessively short is also not recommended. The reason for trimming the corners angularly rather than rounded is to disperse the impact applied to the nails. Since cutting the tips of the nails too short increases the risk of ingrown nails or bacterial infection, it is best to leave at least 1mm of length.