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2. 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]

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

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   Because thyroid diseases affect the turnover rate of the skin and nails, causing slow nail growth, so older nail tissue lingers and becomes brittle, according to a new study published in Frontiers ...

4. 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 ...

5. 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.

6. Onychomycosis - Wikipedia

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   Other molds more commonly affect people older than 60 years, and their presence in the nail reflects a slight weakening in the nail's ability to defend itself against fungal invasion. Nail injury and nail psoriasis can cause damaged toenails to become thick, discolored & brittle. [12]

7. Signs and symptoms of Graves' disease - Wikipedia

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   In older patients, emotional instability may be less evident, or depression may occur, and the symptoms and signs are manifestly circulatory. In many, the thyroid is not readily palpable. [4] Symptoms such as rapid heart rate, shortness of breath on exertion, and edema may predominate. Older patients also tend to have more weight loss and less ...

8. 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 ...

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

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   “Without adequate moisture, nails can become brittle and break or peel easily.” Staying hydrated will help your nails retain moisture and stay strong. ... Generally, most adults should be ...