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What Causes Splitting Of Nails?

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Posted on Mon, 24 Oct 2016
Question: what can I do about split nails, both fingers and toes?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Splitting of nails can be due to excessive moisture exposure, chemical injury , trauma, infective cause esp fungal infection. Hypothyroidism and iron deficiency can also cause simillar nail abnormality.

Let me know if you have any query

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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What Causes Splitting Of Nails?

Brief Answer: Explained Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome I appreciate your concern Splitting of nails can be due to excessive moisture exposure, chemical injury , trauma, infective cause esp fungal infection. Hypothyroidism and iron deficiency can also cause simillar nail abnormality. Let me know if you have any query Wishing you best of health Thanks