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"Big Nails, Bigger Risks": Be careful if you keep your nails big

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"Big Nails, Bigger Risks": Be careful if you keep your nails big

Nowadays almost everyone likes to have fingernails or toenails. But having too many nails not only looks bad but can also cause many diseases. Healthy nails are good for our good health. But when the nails are not taken care of. They can cause many types of infections and problems. Today we are going to talk about some of the diseases caused by excessive nail care.

Fungal infection- Fungal nail infections are a common problem. This infection is especially common in large nails. When nails are overgrown, hygiene is neglected. In this condition the nails become thick, yellow or white and begin to break. A fungal infection causes pain and swelling in the nail. Surgery is sometimes required to correct this problem.

Bacterial infection- Overgrown nails also increase the risk of bacterial infection. When the nail is overgrown, dirt and bacteria accumulate under the nail. This causes the nail skin to become red, swollen and painful. In these situations, noail cleaning and proper care becomes very important.

Cracking and breaking of nails- When the nail is too weak, it breaks easily. A broken nail is not only painful but also increases the risk of infection. Apart from this, nail cracking is also a common problem that occurs in very weak nails. This problem is especially common in people whose nails lack moisture and nutrients.

Skin diseases- Excessive nail care can also cause dermatitis. When the nails are long they damage the surrounding skin. It can cause itching, burning and redness of the skin. Also, if the nail is not cleaned, the skin may become swollen and painful. Overgrown nails become weak and break easily.