Nail growth after nail fungus can be slow. Summer is the season of sandals, beach days, and manicured nails. As such, many people want to promote nail growth. They make their nails grow faster so they can try out different styles of manicures. However, the myths surrounding nail growth are numerous, with facts being found few and far in between.
How to speed up nail growth
When it comes to nail growth, the sad truth is that there is nothing you can do to promote nail growth. Although there are many myths to promote nail growth. Some range from rubbing garlic on your nails to soaking in orange juice to applying vitamins directly to the nails. Unfortunately, none of this helps. The reason applying anything to the nails do nothing is because nail growth originates from the nail root, which is under the cuticle. When a new nail grows from the root, it pushes out the old nail, which means that by the time it is long enough to apply anything to, the nail is already dead.
How to improve the aesthetic appearance
While you cannot do anything to promote nail growth, you can certainly take some steps to make your nails healthier and less brittle. Research shows that certain vitamins and minerals including biotin, iron, and vitamin B12 are important for nail health and keep them from cracking prematurely. By taking supplements containing these nutrients, you can keep your nails healthy. You should also keep your nails moisturized by regularly applying lotion and vitamin E to your nails. In these ways, even though you may not be directly promoting nail growth, you can technically promote nail growth by keeping your nails healthy and safe from wear and tear.
Laser Treatment for Nail Fungus
If you have caught nail fungus, it can be easily treated using the FDA-approved PinPointe laser, which typically only takes on treatment.
Our nail doctor in Phoenix, AZ recommends this treatment. The PinPointe Laser treatment has the highest cure rate in the market. It has no side effects and no recovery period. As a result, you can go about your daily activities right after the treatment. Also, it is not painful.
If you notice symptoms of nail fungus, do not wait to get it treated. If you have any of these signs of nail fungus, call us at (800) 672-0625 or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 160 locations.
