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2. Onychoschizia - Wikipedia

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   Onychoschizia, also known as nail splitting and brittle nails, is a splitting of the free-edged tip of the nail. [1] There is also often a longitudinal split in addition to the separation of keratin layers.

3. Onychorrhexis - Wikipedia

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   Onychorrhexis (from the Greek words ὄνυχο- ónycho-, "nail" and ῥῆξις rhexis, "bursting"), is a brittleness with breakage of finger or toenails that may result from hypothyroidism, anemia, anorexia nervosa or bulimia, or after oral retinoid therapy. [1]: 786 It can also be seen in melanoma that involves the nail and onychomycosis. [2]

4. What do nails have to say about your health? Experts answer ...

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   Brittle nails are sometimes a symptom of metabolic conditions, such as thyroid disease and iron deficiency anemia. With that being said, not all brittle nails are the result of a chronic illnesses.

5. Nail disease - Wikipedia

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   Onychorrhexis also known as brittle nails, is brittleness with breakage of fingernails or toenails. Paronychia is a bacterial or fungal infection where the nail and skin meet. Koilonychia is when the nail curves upwards (becomes spoon-shaped) due to an iron deficiency. The normal process of change is: brittle nails, straight nails, spoon-shaped ...

6. 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.

7. If Your Nails Are Peeling, It Could Mean You Have This ... - AOL

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   “ISDIN Si-Nails is a fast-absorbing nail growth formula designed to support and strengthen brittle, dry nails by increasing their thickness, density, and durability,” says Dr. Mraz Robinson.

8. Do biotin supplements actually help with hair growth? Experts ...

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   Biotin deficiency is very uncommon, but experiencing it can cause an array of side effects, including: hair thinning or loss, brittle nails, a red scaly rash (around the eyes, nose, and mouth), a ...

9. Nail (anatomy) - Wikipedia

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   The nail matrix is the active tissue (or germinal matrix) that generates cells. The cells harden as they move outward from the nail root to the nail plate. [3] The nail matrix is also known as the matrix unguis, keratogenous membrane, or onychostroma. [4] It is the part of the nail bed that is beneath the nail and contains nerves, lymph and ...