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What Causes Fingernails That Are Thin,ridged,split & Crack Easily?
My fingernails have been thin, ridged, & split & crack very easily aprox. the past 4 years. I used gel nail polish for aprox. 6 months. This Sept. I removed it & keep them very short & use a buffing system instead. They look like I m deficient in something vital but have no idea what. I at very healthy.
Fri, 10 Jan 2014
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It could be due to biotin deficiency. You may take 5 mg biotin daily. It could also be due to excessive nail cosmetics specially the nail polish remover.
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Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic,
It could be due to biotin deficiency. You may take 5 mg biotin daily. It could also be due to excessive nail cosmetics specially the nail polish remover.
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Take care.
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