Blue fingernails. The reason for women, men, pregnancy, teenagers. How to treat

Nail plate has a protective function, as well as its external form can assess the state of human health. In the presence of pathologies nail may change the texture (crumbles exfoliates arise irregularities) or color. Therefore, turning blue plate (on the hands or feet) may not always mean a finger injury. To successfully eliminate the need to identify the root cause of the symptom.

Reasons nails turning blue

Blue fingernails (the reason can be found only after a complete examination by specialist)

may signal the presence of the following pathologies:

Causes	Among women	men	children
Injury. As a result, damaged blood vessels, blood accumulates under the nail plate forming a hematoma.	Dominated by strikes or toe clips when performing household chores.	Bruises or finger clips often associated with professional activities.	It occurs mainly at games.
Low temperatures. There is a narrowing of capillaries, resulting in deteriorated power tissues under the nail plate, which is accompanied by a temporary blueness nail.	There ignoring gloves or mittens in the cold, after prolonged contact with a cold object or when lowering the arms into cold water.
Complication after the manicure.	The use of non-quality material nail care, carelessness of the master procedures.	Occurs when inaccurate trimming nail cuticle damage or plate.
The negative reaction of the organism or chemical compounds.	Contact with aggressive detergents, cleaning powder or.	Contact with chemical compounds in professional activities.	The use of expired or inappropriate care products on hand.
Taking medicines. Some types of drugs can cause a violation of the state of the capillaries under the nail plate. Or by a chemical reaction provoke bluish nail.	It depends on the individual characteristics of the organism.
Violation status and vascular circulation. Fragile capillaries bleed at the slightest pressed onto the plate.	It may develop due to a lack of vitamins or during childbearing.	It notes with malnutrition and the presence of excess weight.	It can be observed in the transition to adulthood with the strong growth of the teenager.
Violation of the liver. Develops intoxication, which can cause bluish nails.	Often observed during pregnancy due to the increased load on the body	Unhealthy diet, alcohol abuse.	The consequence of taking medication.
Violation of the heart. The result to tissues under the nail plate receives enough nutrients.	During the period of gestation of the child or in the presence of excess weight increases the load on the body.	Overweight or alcohol abuse and nicotine.	Transitional age, when the period of active growth of tissues require more nutrients. And also because of the presence of fetal abnormalities.
Hormonal failure or breach of metabolism in tissues.	During pregnancy or menopause.	Disruption of the functioning of the endocrine system.	At puberty.
Fungal infections. Because of the vital activity of the pathogen of the nail plate can change color from yellow to dark blue.	Failure to comply with hygiene measures when visiting crowded places.
Malfunctions of the pulmonary system. Due to lack of oxygen may bluish not only nails, but also nasolabial triangle.	It is noted in the presence of excess weight, or abnormalities in the respiratory system (asthma, colds, bronchitis).
Raynaud's disease	Manifest violation of the blood supply to the extremities. Often develops between the ages of 16 to 25 years.
Melanoma.	Cancers of the skin manifests darkening of the epidermis. It can be located under the nail plate.
Wilson's disease	Pathology manifests itself in violation of copper metabolism in the body, leading to blueness of the nails.
Diabetes. The disease is accompanied by a disturbance of the blood vessels and the state.	May develop independently or inherited.

If nails turning blue is not associated with external influences (trauma, the use of chemicals or cold), you should consult a physician / pediatrician with a subsequent examination.

symptoms pathologies

Blue fingernails (the cause can be identified by the presence of other symptoms) may indicate the development of latent diseases. On grounds which are described hereinafter, can independently determine the cause of the change plate color.

Trauma or clip

Bluish nail observed one day after the injury. Finger can swell, swell, will be painful to the touch. Sineva can get themselves (if there was no fracture) from 7 to 30 days.

Low temperatures

At long stay in the cold water treatment in cold water may not only bluish nail, but also a temporary loss of sensation. If frostbite has occurred, the color of the nail plate and sensitivity are restored within 1 hour after exposure to heat.

Complications from manicure

In case of incorrect nail cutting blue manifested during the day, along with redness and swelling of the soft tissues. The feeling of pain can be mild or pronounced. Normalization of colors available for 14 days.

If bluish notes on the impact of acetone or lacquer's Skin funds. The color change can occur immediately or within 3 days. Among other symptoms may be present swelling, redness and itching. You must immediately remove the cosmetic product, then blue will come in 10 days.

Negative reaction to chemicals

Bluish nail through prolonged contact with chemical compounds can be accompanied by allergic reaction or asymptomatic (only plate change color). After removing the cause of nail color is restored in 3-7 days.

Taking medicines

Simultaneously with bluish discoloration of the skin is possible, as well as the general deterioration of health. If this side effect is not prescribed in the instructions to the drug, it is necessary to consult your doctor about continuing treatment. nail color will be restored within 14 days after discontinuation of the drug.

Violation status and vascular circulatory

Hemorrhage is possible not only under the nail plate. Minor bruising may be present throughout the body. Due to lack of blood circulation will feel constant fatigue and drowsiness. Restoring color under the fingernails is possible only after the restoration of the state of blood vessels and blood circulation.

Deterioration liver

Cyanosis of the nail plate can be accompanied by yellowing of the skin or a protein in the eye, and pain symptoms in the right upper quadrant. The color under the nails will recover on their own after the elimination of the root causes.

Violation of the heart

When heart disease a marked fatigue, chest pain, paleness of the skin. A striking symptom is the bluish area near the nasolabial triangle and lips themselves. In this case, requiring emergency medical treatment.

Hormonal failure or metabolic disorder

Blueness due to a violation of the hormonal balance and metabolism may be accompanied by changes in weight, mood swings, instability or lack of menstruation (in women). To restore the color of nail plates required medication.

Fungus nail plate

If fungal infection together with color change there is a violation of the nail texture (crumbly, there are bumps), the appearance of severe itching and flaking of the skin. It is also noted the occurrence of cracks between the fingers and the presence of expressed unpleasant odor. In some cases, the nail may begin to move away from the skin. It requires the use of antifungal agents.

pulmonary disease

Changing the nail color is accompanied by respiratory failure (development of suffocation), cyanosis of the skin and great weakness. Infectious diseases may present severe cough. Treatment is prescribed by your doctor.

Raynaud's disease

Blueing accompanied not only of nail plates, but also of the fingers, the sensitivity decreases and increases pressure indicator. When crushed limbs possible redness of tissues and a gradual return of the natural color of the fingers and the nail plate.

Urgent confirmation of pathology and medical treatment.

Wilson's disease

The disease can occur in several forms, depending on which body has suffered from an excess of copper in the body. Along with the blueness of the nail plate possible yellowing of the epidermis, tremor, disturbance of psychological state. Diagnosis requires a subsequent treatment.

Melanoma

The disease appears blue appearance longitudinal stripes on the nail (gradually turns blue whole plate), followed by isolation of pus and the possible discharge of a nail plate from the skin. The earlier diagnosed pathology of the more successful a full recovery.

If the blue nail persists for a long time without external influences, severe pain is present symptom and marked general deterioration of health recommended immediately contact the specialist.

Diabetes

In diabetes, the blue notes only base of the nail. With a sharp increase in blood sugar levels may bluish fingers. Additionally accompanied by severe thirst, increased urination, acetone notes may be present during breathing. Necessary examination and taking medication.

Diagnostics

The cause of the color change of the nail plate on the hands is not always possible to install yourself. To confirm the diagnosis and treatment of the destination you want to pass examinations. To more accurately establish the disease need to know exactly how long ago appeared blue on your nails.

To diagnose the disease the expert appointed by the following procedures:

• Visual inspection and data collection:

1. identified chronic disease;
2. clarifies when a nail was turning blue;
3. determined by the presence of additional symptoms;
4. specified predisposition to diabetes and cancer;
5. estimated condition of the nail plate.

• Delivery of urine and blood tests. The obtained data is defined by the general condition of the patient, excluded or diabetes and confirmed the presence of infection in the body.
• Taking scraping with the nail plate. It is necessary in cases of suspected fungal infection to determine the type of pathogen.
• A biopsy to rule out / confirm the presence of cancer cells.
• Glow Wood's lamp. Also it allows you to identify the fungal infection.
• ECG for the detection of a violation of the heart.
• X-rays to identify abnormalities in the lungs.

When the failure of the above survey data can be assigned MRI.

Treatment blue nails

Blue fingernails (the reason can be accurately diagnosed only after passing inspection) are not only a cosmetic defect, requiring medical treatment that is selected doctor.

medicines

Selection of medicines is performed depending on the cause blueing nail plate.

The reason you're blue nail	Drug name and the form of	Drug group	application rules
Injury	Ketanov tablets.	analgesic	Take 1 tablet up to 4 times a day for no longer than 5 days.
Venitan gel.	Eliminates swelling and inflammation, accelerate the absorption of hematoma	Use 2-3 times a day to eliminate hematoma.
Dimexidum, gels and the solution.	Analgesic and anti-inflammatory	The solution was diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 3 used as a compress 1-3 times a day. Soaking 30 min. The gel was applied 1-3 times per day. Treatment is carried out for no longer than 10 days.
Taking medicines	Activated charcoal tablets,	sorbent	It is used for the complete withdrawal of the drug from the body. Serving a rate of 1 tablet per 10 kg weight is not more than 3 times a day, for no longer than 5 days.
Suprastin tablets.	antihistamine	For removal of inflammation and allergic reaction. Take 1 tablet 1-2 times a day to 3 days.
Violation status and vascular circulatory	Askorutin tablets.	Restore vascular condition	Take 1 tablet 2-3 times a day for 15-30 days.
Troxevasin, capsules and gel.	Consume 1-2 tablets 3 times a day for 3-4 weeks.
Courant tablets.	restore blood circulation	Take 1 tablet 3 times a day 10-14 days.
liver disease	Pancreatin tablets.	The preparation contains enzymes for normalization of liver activity	Consume 1-2 tablets 2-3 times a day for 14-30 days.
Phosphogliv capsules.	Restores liver tissue	Take 1-2 capsules 3-4 times up to 3 months.
Polisorb powder.	It accelerates toxins, facilitating the liver	The dosage depends on the weight (0.2 g per 1 kg), taken within 5 days.
Violation of the heart	Aspirin Cardio tablets.	Pain relievers, blood thinners and anti-inflammatory	Take one tablet every other day. Duration of the assigned physician.
Enalapril tablets.	Lower pressure and dilates blood vessels.	Take 1 tablet 1 time per day. The course selected individually.
Pathology of the pulmonary system	Teopeka tablets.	Normalize the activity of the pulmonary system	The daily take of 400 mg of the drug for 3 days.
Pulmicort for inhalation solution.	Hormonal agent to normalize breathing	The dosage and rate prescribed by the doctor depending on the severity of the disease.
Hormonal disbalance	Duphaston tablets.	contain progesterone	Take the pill for 1 pc. from 5 to 25 day of menstruation for 3-6 months.
Regulon, tablets.	Normalize hormones	Take 1 tablet 1 to 25 days of menstruation for 3 months.
fungal infection	Lamisil spray and ointment.	antifungal	Use 1-2 times a day for 7 days.
Mikozan whey.	Use 1-2 times a day for 3-5 weeks.
Diabetes	Metformin tablets.	Normalize the rate of glucose in the body	The dosage and course prescribed individually.
Glucophage tablets.
Raynaud's disease	Trental tablets.	Dilates blood vessels and normalize blood circulation	To take 1 tablet, 3 times a day. The course is assigned individually.
Pentoxifylline tablets.	Take 2 tablets 2 times per day. Duration of reception determined by the physician.
Wilson's disease	Kuprenil tablets.	Contribute to the conclusion of the copper body	The dosage is adjusted individually. It is necessary to take the tablets 4 times a day for 2 months.

The exact course and dosage preparations are selected individually according to the general condition of the patient.

Folk remedies

Blue fingernails (cause physiological nature can be eliminated with the use of folk remedies) can be restored using the following compositions:

• dissolved in 200 ml of warm water of 10 g of sea salt. Soaking fingers in the solution for 15 min. Tool helps to normalize the condition of the nail plate and accelerate the absorption of hematoma;
• take a contrast shower for 10-15 minutes. It normalizes blood flow and strengthens blood vessels;
• rubbed into the nail plate and the skin lavender oil. Tool restores nail tissue and improves blood flow;
• chop 2 garlic cloves and squeeze the juice. Making lotion for 10 minutes. Means eliminates fungal infection;
• squeeze the juice of half a lemon. First treatment with nails and let stand 20-30 minutes. Rinse with water and lubricate the skin and the nail plate with a nourishing cream. Lemon brightens the blue under the fingernails.

These funds are not effective in nail cyanosis due to the development of pathology.

Surgical intervention

Peeling nail plate, under the presence therein of pus or developing tissue atrophy surgical removal of the nail is required. The procedure may be carried out in different ways (Before carrying out pre exclude the presence of contraindications necessary):

• using a laser. It used preferably in the presence of the fungus in the nail plate. The method allows painless and without preconditioning and eliminate nail and infection;
• radio wave removal. The destruction of the nail plate occurs under the influence of radio waves;
• chemical therapy. During the procedure the skin around the nail is treated with a preservative. Next, in a special plate applied composition over fixed bandage. After 4 days, under the action of ointments, nail is softened and easily moves away from the skin;
• mechanical extraction of the nail. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. Specialist produces separation of nail plate from the box followed by decontamination of the affected area.

To prevent destruction of subungual tissue, any method of removing nail on a finger superimposed protective bandage.

Also the doctor negotiates terms of care finger during rehabilitation:

• first 2-3 days may be required to visit the clinic for follow dynamics tissue repair, treatment of the injured portion is carried out if necessary;
• It is not recommended to overload the hand and the finger itself. This can cause bleeding development (in some methods may vascular injury);
• ensure that a protective bandage is not too tight, as this violates the blood supply and the nail may grow crooked;
• after the removal of the dressing to the new regrowth of the nail plate, it requires careful hygiene. Additionally, use disinfecting ointment.

If there is severe pain symptom allowed the use of oral anesthetics or external resources.

Fingernails reflect the state of health of the person. If the nail plate exfoliates has an unnatural color (blue or yellow) or crumble, then it means the presence of internal pathologies or dermatological infectious diseases. To return to the natural nail color and form should initially determine the cause.

Author: Svetlana Kotlyachkova

Registration of the article: Vladimir the Great

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