Please See My Nails ,while Cutting It Come As White

Posted on Sun, 28 Jul 2019

Question: Please see my nails ,while cutting it come as white powder .is there any complications

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Go for lab tests,start with nail supplements

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and reviewed the attached photographs.
It seems to be trachonychia which is a condition characterized by rough and brittle nails.
I need to ask you few questions:
Do you have any ailments or taking any medicines?
What is the duration of this problem?
I would recommend you to get your thyroid function tests, haemoglobin, liver and kidney function tests to exclude the causes of brittle and rough nails.
Also start with nail supplements like tablet extend forte or xtraglo once daily for 2 months,
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (26 minutes later)

For last one month problem started

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 minute later)

No medication or treatment,

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get your lab tests, start with nail supplements

Detailed Answer:
Get your laboratory tests done.
Start with nail supplements.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj