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What Causes Chronic Brittleness Of Nails?

My fingernails are extremely brittle and peel. They have been this way for a number of years, they have just gotten real bad recently. I didn t know if I was lacking something in my diet that would cause this. Also I wondered if there would be any connection between that and an increase in problems with my teeth. I am a 52 yr old female.
posted on Fri, 2 Oct 2015
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Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you with thanks for a consult!

I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns according to the latest medical guidelines.


Onychorrhexis ( Brittle nails) causes breakage of finger or toenails that may result from:

*A strong soap
*Excessive water exposure
*nail polish remover
*hypothyroidism-a disease of the thyroid gland.
*anemia-low Red blood cells and low hemoglobin than normal.
*anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa-disorders of the food intake.
*after oral retinoid treatment.


Yes it may also be associated with teeth as this is due to the nutritional deficiency and/or some underlying disease. So you need to consult your treating physician to rule out the causes. Treatment goes according to the cause.


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What Causes Chronic Brittleness Of Nails?

Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you with thanks for a consult! I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns according to the latest medical guidelines. Onychorrhexis ( Brittle nails) causes breakage of finger or toenails that may result from: *A strong soap *Excessive water exposure *nail polish remover *hypothyroidism-a disease of the thyroid gland. *anemia-low Red blood cells and low hemoglobin than normal. *anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa-disorders of the food intake. *after oral retinoid treatment. Yes it may also be associated with teeth as this is due to the nutritional deficiency and/or some underlying disease. So you need to consult your treating physician to rule out the causes. Treatment goes according to the cause. Hope I answered all of your questions. Please click on I Find This Answer Helpful and don t forget to add your precious positive feedback to help me able to assist you better in future too. For any disease you have, a timely follow-up regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is any need to change the treatment options is very necessary. So keep a follow up to see how you doing. Remember to write down my name in the start of your question next time, & I will be with you right away. I am available 24/7 for providing you expert medical opinion on any health issue. Have a blessed time ahead. Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF USA FOR DIRECT QUESTIONS: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=70199