Nail disorders and its management with
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sandeepAhirkar: Source ~Fb post
Dr. MeghdootSatvekar: Nail Abnormalities and
What they Mean:
Longitudinal Lines on the Nails:
These long lines are all too common for many individuals and
typically indicate a clear sign of malabsorption of nutrients in the
body. They typically cover the entire nail, from the bottom to the
top. Very mild lines that are hard to see without the proper light
shows a very mild case. The deeper the lines however, the stronger
the deficiency and therefore the more important it will be to discover the
cause and remove it.
These lines can relate to poor digestion, excessive toxins in
the system, inflammation in the GI tract, a Vata digestive disorder (Vishama
Agni), a Kapha digestive disorder (Manda Agni), a Pitta digestive disorder
(Tikshna Agni) or a poor diet in general. Since this is only one
piece of the puzzle, other analysis must be further completed in order to
establish the actual cause.
Horizontal Lines or Transverse Groove:
According to Ayurveda, a deep line that runs horizontal to the
nail is an indication of a strong illness, infection or depletion that occurred
during the time that specific part of the nail was growing. It also
can mean an issue of the metabolism, showing vitiated digestion at the time of
growth. If there are multiple horizontal lines on the nail, this
indicates a reoccurring issue and most likely is showing a chronic condition
(whether metabolic, infection, depletion, etc). In some cases, these
multiple lines can relate to the involvement of an under-active thyroid.
Absence of Moons (Lunula):
In Ayurveda, the lunula of the nail represents one’s Agni or
fire in the body. If you look at your nails and notice there are no
moons (lunula) or extremely small moons, this is a sign that there is weak
digestion or fire in the system. Weak digestion is an indication of
poor metabolism and a potential build up of toxins in the system. It also
is a common root cause for most disease and disorder and should be treated
immediately.
Large Moons (Lunula):
If you have nice large moons on your thumb to the pinky
finger, this represents a strong healthy fire in the system. Ideally one
should have a large moon on the thumb, as they remain strong, but get a
bit smaller with each respective finger. However, if they seem larger
than “normal” this may show an overactive fire in the body, which can lead
to Pitta issues such as loose stools, hyperacidity, inflammation and
malabsorption of nutrients. This simply means there is too much fire in
the system, and cooling practices and diet should be administered.
***Please note that if the whole finger is white, except for a small
crescent at the top, this is a different issue, typically caused by liver
disease.
Red, Puffy Nail Fold (area of skin that borders the nail):
If you notice a red, puffy border along the nail fold,
this is typically a sign of parasites or infection in the system.
Parasites are prevalent in many individuals and have multiple causes. A
few common causes are traveling or living in a developing country, drinking
from rivers or lakes, not washing hands properly after elimination, or through
a transfer from our furry little friends. Parasites are efficiently
treated in Ayurveda though proper diet and herbs. ***A less common cause
of the red nail fold can be through Lupus or another connective tissue
disorder.
White Spots:
White spots on the nails are very common among a large number
of individuals. Of course if this is just a one time occurrence, it may
just be due to a trauma to that part of the nail. Often however, this is
seen on more than one nail and is a recurring issue. If you are
experiencing the latter, this simply means that there is a calcium, zinc and/or
magnesium deficiency in the body. This may be due to a poor diet, or
could also be the result of malabsorption. Malabsorption is a lack of
ability for your body to absorb specific nutrients and has a wide range of
causes. Some of these include poor digestion, inflammation in the GI
tract, excessive toxins in the colon, intake of allergenic foods, chronic loose
stools or parasitical infection. Once this issue is removed, the white
spots should stop appearing after they have grown out.
Pitting of the Nail:
Nail pitting is typically seen in individuals that either have
psoriasis, eczema or another inflammatory skin disorder. It also can
occur when an individual has alopecia, Lupus (SLE) or another connective tissue
disorder. If you see pitting and do not currently have any of these
conditions, this may be a sign that you are at risk for one of these disorders.
Therefore, other areas should be investigated to see if there are any
other warning symptoms or signs occurring.
Nail Biting:
Nail biting is an all telling sign of
excessive Vata in the system. This is typically a symptom of
high anxiety, worry or fear; all of which are Vata imbalances in the Nervous
System. This can be a chronic or acute issue, depending on the
individual. Typically one with a nail biting habit does it without
awareness, and rarely has nails that grow beyond the nail bed. Whether an
old habit or new, this is a clear sign of high Vata and should be treated
accordingly.
Yellow Nails:
Yellow nails can mean a few different issues and may have a
wide array of severeness. One potential issue is a fungal infection.
This is more common as you grow older, although any individual can be at
risk. A fungal infection can effect one nail selectively or multiple
nails at once. Fungal infections can be due to genetics, lowered
immunity, liver issues, toxins in the system, or excessive use of nail
polish (or a combination of these) to name a few. Other common cause
of yellow nails include jaundice or other liver issues, tuberculosis, lung
infections, or certain side effects from medications.
Pale Nails:
Pale nails typically show anemia (low red blood cells) in the
system. This can be due to excessive blood loss (heavy menstruation or
injury); an iron, folate or B12 deficiency; ulcer, parasitical infection,
certain medications (including NSAIDS), malabsorption, chronic diseases such a
cancer, rheumatoid arthritis or HIV; or many different autoimmune conditions.
Anemia can cause fatigue, weakness, poor circulation, frequent bruising,
shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat and cognitive issues. If anemia
is suspected, one can look to see if other symptoms are involved (or not); as
well as the tongue and the pink under the eye (when stretched down) to see if
these areas are also pale.
Bluish-Purple Nails:
If you see a bluish-purple tint to your nails, this may
signify that there is a lack of oxygen in the system causing hypoxia or acute
cyanosis (lack of oxygen to the tissues). This can be from a chronic
issue or a severe acute issue. There may be a pulmonary infection such as
chronic bronchitis, or a long-term condition such as asthma or emphysema.
Nail Separation (Onycholysis):
Onycholysis is when nail begins to separate from the nail
bed causing a white discoloration. If the white discoloration becomes
yellow, it is most likely that the nail has obtained a secondary infection due
to the separation. Onycholysis is commonly caused by skin disorders such
as psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis; but also can stem from trauma, excessive
manicures, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, primary fungal infection, poor
circulation or inflammatory arthritis.
Clubbed Nails:
Although not as common as some of these other nail
abnormalities, clubbed nails are often prevalent with heart or pulmonary
issues. They may occur in tuberculosis, pneumonia, chronic bronchitis,
congestive heart failure or mitral stenosis. No matter the cause,
clubbing of the fingers typically is a sign that the peripheral tissues are not
getting a sufficient amount of oxygen and there is low Prana in the
body.
Spooned Nails (Koilonychia):
A “spooned” nail is a nail that is flat or concave at the surface,
scooping in the center. This can range in severity, with the worse cases
causing a splitting of the nail down the middle. The most common cause
for the spooned nail is iron deficiency anemia (also see “pale nails” above).
Other potential causes are autoimmune issues such as Lupus (SLE),
psoriasis, lichen planus or Raynaud’s Disease; genetics disorders, vascular
disease or trauma.
Dr. BhaveshModh: Most common nail disorder seen in practice isOnychocryptosis, commonly
known as "ingrown nails" , In this condition, the nail cuts into one
or both sides or sometime remove whole nail.
Then I applied Nimpatr
+ Haridra pest over effected area for
overnight. Next day applyNimbtail + Erand
tail till up to heal the wound ( max.5
days ) give oral medicine for Symptomatic relief.
Dr. MeghdootSatvekar: The neem oil is painted in
the affected areas daily to treat nail fungus. This application must be
done two times in a day. it has anti fungal and antibacterial
properties that help deal with the fungi that feed on the nail bed.
Dr. ShriniwasGujjarwar:
नखमांसमधिष्ठायवायुःपित्तःचदेहिनाम्|
कुर्वतेदाहपाकौचतंव्याधिंचिप्पमादिशेत्||१८||
तदेवाल्पतरैर्दोषैःपरुषंकुनखंवदेत्||१९||
Dr. Samir Suneri: In case of fungal infection (in
nails )we can use psoriaoill { nagarjun } E/A
BD
Very good results
Dr. MeghdootSatvekar: Kaishoreguggulu, Gandhaka
rasayan,Khadadirarishta, Triphala churn at bed timefor fungal infection in
nail.
Vd. Hardikbhatt, Idar: Tankan churn lepam is
very good for nail disorder ...
Vd. sandeepAhirkar: In samhitas
Nakhaashauklya (whiteness of nails) ~in pitta kshay
Nakhadinapitatwam(yellowish nails) ~in vatakshinakaphavrudhi
Nakhabheda (nails crack)~in Vatajnanaprakarvyadhi (Vata
disease)
Nakharukshata (dry nails)~in ashtidhatukshaya
Vd. DhrutiKagrana: Nail is a mala of
asthidhatu. So, any changes in the nail indicated the dushti of Asthidhatwagni.
We can also diagnosis psychological disorders examine the nail
with relation of asthidhatu.
Psychology and the AsthiDhatu
Asthidhatu is more than the structural tissues of the
body. On a psychological level it is what allows a person to stand up for
them selves within the world. Ones stature is not a function of size but
quality. When the asthidhatu is weak, so is one’s ability to stand solid in the
face of adversity or controversy. This should not be mistaken as courage. It
is steadfastness. It is the ability to be unwavering in one’s
convictions. When the asthidhatu is healthy there is a healthy confidence in
one’s ideas, decisions and beliefs. As the asthidhatu increases and
becomes excessive, the qualities of the earth element increase and a person
becomes overly attached, obstructive and stubborn. It becomes difficult to move
or shift directions. When the asthidhatu is deficient, the qualities of the
earth element decrease and there is little attachment causing a person to
shrink to the background flowing with the will of others. Kaphadosha is
responsible for excesses in asthidhatu. Vatadosha is responsible for
deficiencies. Short term pitta imbalances do not greatly affect the
psychological aspect of the asthidhatu. However, long term vitiation burns out
the dhatu resulting in deficiency.
In the subtle body, the health of the asthidhatu is dependent
upon the flow through the muladhara chakra. Prana flowing through this chakra
carries the qualities of the earth element throughout the subtle body and
creates a solid sense of self. The flow of prana through anahata and vishuddha
chakras are also important. Through these chakras, the qualities of air
and ether are circulated respectively. As the flow of prana increases through
these chakras so too do their respective elemental qualities and this results
in a weakening of the asthidhatu both physically and psychologically.
(Psychology and the AsthiDhatu – ref. -
http://www.ayurvedacollege.com/articles/drhalpern/Ashti%20Dhatu#sthash.ikG6AFFm.dpuf)
Dr. BhaveshModh:
Ingrown toe nail
Onychomycosis
(fungus)
Clubbed nails
Discolouration nails
Leukonychia
Spoon nails (koilonychia) :
soft nails that look scooped out. The depression usually is
large enough to hold a drop of liquid.Often, spoon nails are a sign of iron
deficiency anemia or a liver condition known as hemochromatosis, in which your
body absorbs too much iron from the food you eat. Spoon nails can also be
associated with heart disease and hypothyroidism.
Beau's lines:
Indentations that run across the nails. The indentations can
appear when growth at the area under the cuticle is interrupted by injury or
severe illness.Conditions associated with Beau's lines include uncontrolled
diabetes and peripheral vascular disease, as well as illnesses associated with
a high fever, such as scarlet fever, measles, mumps and pneumonia. Beau's lines
can also be a sign of zinc deficiency.
All images from e medicine health. Com
Dr. ShriniwasGujjarwar: Triphala and
Daruharidrakwathadhavan, Gandhakrasayana, Arogyavardhini,Guduchiswaras
internally for 2-3 months.Very effective treatment for kunakha.
ShriMinooparabia: For fungal infection
traditionally we use turmeric and salt.Snuff (fine powder of tobacco) applied
on nails is helpful.Best was Tridaxprocumbens leaves crushed and applied
Dr. AnupTorane: Daily 1 marich churn with
madhu at rasayankal. Also tiktsheerbasti useful in problems related nails
Dr. J. T. Contractor: I think food style,
work place & handling without gloves specially rough wrk in farming,
chemical factory, mining works etc.also hormonal imbalance, season & ground
condition r responsible for nail deviation
Dr. AnupTorane: Ashrayashrayibhav When Vat
increases in body its effect on asthi and then nakh(nail)
Dr. MeghdootSatvekar: Whitlow is the
infection with swelling around finger nails.
Triphalaguggulu -Acts as anti-inflammatory and provides
analgesic effect too.
Kaishoraguggulu– Purifies the lesion due to its potent blood
purificatory nature.
Gandhakarasayana – Acts as antibiotic pacifies the pain
and swelling.
Panchatiktakaguggulu- Helps to over the infection if any due
its bitter principles.
Amritadiguggulu – A rejuvenator prevents from
recurrent incidences.
Mahanimbadikashaya– Anti bacterial and anti-inflammatory too
Guggulutiktakakashaya– Reduces the chances of super infections.
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DrBhagyashriPanchal:Major problem is cracked
nails.nails of some persons are so weak that couldn't exist for long time.i
think some calcium supplements will work for it. As nakha is the mala of
ashthidhatu.v can give medicines which directly work on
ashthivahastrotas.vaidhyas.pls suggest some drugs.
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Vd. Vishal Patel: Nails are the mala of asthidhatu.so
we should treat asthidhatu firstly. Practically we see very rare patients
of nail disorders.but nail psoriasis pts are there in society.
Dr.YogeshGorakhnathPatil: पंचतिक्तघृत + महामंजिष्ठादिक्वाथ + आरोग्यवर्धिनीवटी
Vd. SureshbhaiChavda: Also add
panchtiktghrutgugal if vat dominance
Dr.YogeshGorakhnathPatil: अस्थि + वात + स्नेहन
Opd Dr. Nehal Shah: Don’t ignore your nails
when they crack or flake; it may reflect a bigger problem. Those with
hypothyroidism often have soft, fragile nails, and those with hyperthyroidism
may find the nail coming off its bed on the fingertip
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Vd. YashpalsinhJadeja: Pitting on nails is a sign
of psoriasis.somept have this sign without any skin lesions may be early sing
of psoriasis..
Dr. Sreedevi N V: Kunakham can be treated wt
application of mehandi ,bandaging d affectdnail.wtmurivenna
Dr. Sreedevi N V: Nail disorders along wt hair
fall etc.canbe due to asthidhatukshayam. Yellowish discolouration of nails and
bulbar conjunctiva signify kamala
Vd. Sandeep J. Prasad: Local application of
tankan is also effective in kunakha.
Dr. Sreedevi: Ref.www.skinsight.com
Dr. Sreedevi N V: Asthidhatukshaya,Treated
wtksheerabasti ,tiktaghrta. In tobacco
consumingpersons.nails may attain a blackish tinge.In cardiac patients,reddish
tinge seen.
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Compilation Courtesy : Dr. Kinshuk Hirpara
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