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  2. Here’s Why Your Nails Keep Peeling and Flaking—and ... - AOL

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    “Thyroid disease causes a slower turnover rate of the skin and nails so older nail tissue stays around for longer, causing nails to become brittle,” explains Dr. Peters. 7. You have a fungal ...

  3. Onychomycosis - Wikipedia

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    A case of fungal infection of the big toe Advanced fungal infection of the big toe. The most common symptom of a fungal nail infection is the nail becoming thickened and discoloured: white, black, yellow or green. As the infection progresses the nail can become brittle, with pieces breaking off or coming away from the toe or finger completely.

  4. 10 health warnings your nails may be sending you - AOL

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    Brittle, Crumbly Nails LittleThings/Heeral Chhibber According to WebMD , dry, brittle nails that frequently split or crack have been linked to things like thyroid disease and fungal infections.

  5. Nail disease - Wikipedia

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    A new nail plate will form once the cause of the disease is removed. Onychomycosis, also known as tinea unguium, is a contagious infection of the nail caused by the same fungal organisms which cause ringworm of the skin (Trichophyton rubrum or T. mentagrophytes, rarely other trichophyton species or Epidermophyton floccosum [1]).

  6. Onychoschizia - Wikipedia

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    Manicures, nail polish and remover, nail biting, and repeated trauma such as typing, can contribute to nail splitting. [1] Dehydration likely plays a role. [3] Nutritional deficiencies that can result in nail splitting include iron, selenium, and zinc. [1] Some skin diseases such as psoriasis and lichen planus may feature such nails. [3]

  7. 10 health warnings your nails may be sending you - AOL

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    In an exclusive look, we explore some of the most noted abnormalities on perhaps the most telling part of our bodies: our fingernails.

  8. Dermatophytosis - Wikipedia

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    The disease patterns below identify the type of fungus that causes them only in the cases listed: Dermatophytosis Tinea pedis (athlete's foot): fungal infection of the feet; Tinea unguium: fungal infection of the fingernails and toenails, and the nail bed; Tinea corporis: fungal infection of the arms, legs, and trunk

  9. These Genius Tips Will Help Your Weak, Brittle Nails Grow ...

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    A nail polish remover loaded with acetone (the solvent responsible for dissolving nail polish lightning-fast) is harsh on weak nails and can dry them out. “This can cause peeling, splitting, and ...