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What Causes Splitting And Brittle Nails?
Question: Hi, I am now 50, have had ridges nails for last two years. They have normal color only they break easily and i gave up looking beautiful with nail polish. when i told by doc, i got iron check. i am aneamic and take iron suppliments but nails have not improved
Brief Answer:
Onychoschizia, Biotin
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
welcome to HealthcareMagic,
you are suffering from onychoschizia. It includes splitting, brittle, soft or thin nails. Onychoschizia is more common in women.
The usual cause is repeated wetting and dryness.
Loss of moisture is an important cause of this.
Some times internal disease and vitamin and iron deficiency causes this.
Apply emollient and take biotin tab daily. it will help you.
Hope this will help you.
Thanks
Onychoschizia, Biotin
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
welcome to HealthcareMagic,
you are suffering from onychoschizia. It includes splitting, brittle, soft or thin nails. Onychoschizia is more common in women.
The usual cause is repeated wetting and dryness.
Loss of moisture is an important cause of this.
Some times internal disease and vitamin and iron deficiency causes this.
Apply emollient and take biotin tab daily. it will help you.
Hope this will help you.
Thanks
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