Hapalonychia

O que é Hapaloníquia e o que a causa?

Hapalonychia is also known as ‘eggshell nails’. A person with this condition will experience symptoms of thin, soft curved and unhas quebradiças. The condition effects the nail matrix and the nail bed.
Causes of Hapalonychia include malnutrition, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic diseases such as Raynaud syndrome, some medications and, also occasionally, diseases of the nervous system.

A quem isso afeta?

Qualquer pessoa que sofra de doenças que possam causar alterações específicas nas unidades das unhas.

Como os técnicos de unhas podem ajudar?

The condition is medical and can only be treated by a medical professional. The disease is not transmissible; a quality, safe and hygienic manicure/pedicure can be performed by a nail technician.