Why do people grow nails quickly?
We will tell you why nails grow and what constitutes their basis. Many reasons affect their growth. However, in some cases it is within our power to influence this process.
Why do people grow nails?
If a nail accidentally breaks off, then we do not feel it. This is because the nail is formed by dead cells. No blood vessels pass through it. That is, its nutrition is somewhat different from that of other cells in the body. How does the process of nail growth take place if they are dead matter?
Keratin protein is the building block of nails. It’s pretty durable. Its task is to protect the delicate skin of the finger.
At the base of each nail there is a white semicircle – a lunula. In this part of the nail, the keratin protein is synthesized. Lunula produces new fabric that is added to the old one. It turns out that the new cells push the old ones forward.
The cuticle protects the lunula from mechanical damage.
The edge of the nail is white, not pink. This happens because the nail leaves its bed and loses the base through which the blood vessels pass.
Why do nails grow quickly?
In a right-handed person, the nails on the working hand grow faster than on the left. The fact is that the active hand has a better blood supply. The same situation is observed with nails on one hand. Some fingers are better supplied with nutrients, and nails grow faster on them. To accelerate the growth of the nail, it is enough to improve blood circulation through massage.
Various factors affect the speed of nail growth.
Age.
Food.
Hormonal background.
Cosmetics for nails.
Frequent stay of nails in water.
Mechanical injury.
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We can influence some factors and accelerate the growth of nails.
With age, all processes slow down, including the production of the protein keratin. Severe diets and lack of nutrients negatively affect the nails. Iron, calcium and protein are especially needed for growth. The constant use of shellac and extended nails prevents the plate from breathing and slows down its growth.
Changes in hormonal levels also affect the synthesis of keratin. As a rule, during pregnancy, due to the hormonal surge, the nail plates grow rapidly.
Damage to the cuticle or lunula leads to a slowdown or arrest of nail growth. The toenails receive more negative impacts and microtraumas: pressure from shoes, socks, blows when stumbling. That is why the nail plates on the feet grow more slowly.
In certain cases, it is in our power to influence the growth of nails. Proper care and nutrition will ensure their beauty.