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Suggest Treatment For Frail Physique, Pustules In Scalp, Tender And Brittle Nails

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Posted on Mon, 18 Jan 2016
Question: I have EXTREMELY thin, soft nails that have ridges that make the nail split into the nail bed. Is there a supplement I can take to help that? I have been taking a supplement called Hair Skin & Nails for several months and it has not helped at all. AND (second question) I get large pimple like pustules in my hair, and I cannot seem to stop picking at them. I have tried using Head & Shoulders shampoo to try to keep from getting the pustules or pimples, but it has not worked. Is there another kind of shampoo that I can use? I am 59 years old, white, female.
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Needs supplements

Detailed Answer:
Hi, I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible calcium deficiency that has led to thin nails.
I suggest you take 500 mg calcium twice a day.

As for the hair try charcoal shampoo.

I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
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Suggest Treatment For Frail Physique, Pustules In Scalp, Tender And Brittle Nails

Brief Answer: Needs supplements Detailed Answer: Hi, I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you. The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible calcium deficiency that has led to thin nails. I suggest you take 500 mg calcium twice a day. As for the hair try charcoal shampoo. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.