Onychorrhexis (Age-Related Nail Changes)
Serving Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Grimsby and surrounding areas
Onychorrhexis:
- Refers to age-related changes in the fingernails and toenails
- Usually presents as ridges along the length of the nail, brittleness and roughness
- Usually worsens with time
- Onychorhexxis is not a fungal infection or contagious
- Anti-fungal treatments are not effective
General Measures
- Use lukewarm water to wash your hands and wear gloves when working with cleaners, solvents, detergents, bleaches and other harsh chemicals
- Do not push back your cuticles, this increases the risk of infection around the nail
- Maintain a healthy diet
- Use a high quality, gentle bar soap
- Use a high quality moisturizer for your hands
- I am now pleased to offer nail rejuvenation treatments in my office
- These treatments help to make the nails stronger, more flexible, less brittle and healthier
- Nail rejuvenation treatments have been shown to strengthen weak and brittle nails
- At least one month of treatment is required for for improvement
- This treatment can be applied under nail polish to protect the nails and to strengthen them
- To learn more about Nail Rejuvenation Treatments, please click here
- The products and services above are available in my office for you convenience
Onychorhexxis – Ridging of the Fingernails and Toenails
Onychorrhexis – Age Related Nail Changes
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If you would like to learn more please phone the aesthetic centre directly at (905) 549-7873 to book a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable technicians or