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What To Do For Brittle Nails?
My nails are so brittle. They peel about 1/3 of the way down. they also split down the middle. I also have recently notices lines running up and down through some of my fingernails. I went for years without wearing nail polish. Is there something I should have checked at my next Dr. visit?
Thu, 8 Mar 2018
Hello,
As per your case history of brittle nails, my treatment advice is:
1. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk.
2. Take an iron supplement and vitamin B12 supplement once daily for 3 months.
3. Other treatment options are injectable vitamin B12 and topical steroid taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
As per your case history of brittle nails, my treatment advice is:
1. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk.
2. Take an iron supplement and vitamin B12 supplement once daily for 3 months.
3. Other treatment options are injectable vitamin B12 and topical steroid taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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