Koilonychia - Causes, Symptoms, & Remedies
June 26th, 2007
Koilonychia (also known as ‘Spoon Nails’) is a nail disease that makes the nail form a ‘concave’ contour which resembles that of a spoon makes the nails brittle and easy to break which is normally caused by Hypochromic Anemias, and takes close to a year for the nails to revert back to normal.
Causes of Koilonychia
This disorder can be present at birth by the autosomal dominant trait and is known by many doctors and practitioners as a symptom for the lack of iron.
Symptoms of Koilonychia
- Koilonychia is the result of the softening and/or thinning of the nail plate.
- Hand over-excessively exposed to petroleum based solvents
- A person being malnourished
- Trauma to the nails such as the direct use of vibrating devices
- Any injury, but mainly severe, to the nail plate
- Nail polish can cause the nails to become brittle and over time lead to this disease.
Treatment of Koilonychia:
- Wear rubber gloves with a cotton lining when cleaning, using chemicals, or washing the dishes
- When this is a result of malnutrition, ask a doctor the best way to change a person or your eating and dieting routine. If it is a deficiency from iron, include iron in the diet but remember to not over saturate the food. That will lead to food poisoning.
- Wear snug and comfortable shoes instead of sandals. This will help protect the nails from any accidental bumps and tearing of the skin.
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