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2. Onychoschizia - Wikipedia

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   Frequent hand-washing is the usual cause, but it is also part of normal ageing. [3] 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]

3. 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 ...

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

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   "Brittle nails can split at the distal ... water and/or chemicals like nail polish remover, can dehydrate and compromise the nail’s health leading to peeling and splitting, explains Dr. Mraz ...

5. 10 health warnings your nails may be sending you - AOL

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   Of course, brittle nails can also be the result of aging, or a longtime exposure to chemicals in nail polish and laundry detergents, according to Hills. 3. Thickened Nails

6. 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]

7. 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 ...

8. The Real Reason for Ridges on Fingernails, According to Doctors

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   Meanwhile, acetone nail polish remover is excellent at removing nail polish and acrylic or gel nails, but it causes damage to the nail and surrounding skin, says Dr. Zubek.

9. Onychomycosis - Wikipedia

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   As the infection progresses the nail can become brittle, with pieces breaking off or coming away from the toe or finger completely. If left untreated, the skin underneath and around the nail can become inflamed and painful. There may also be white or yellow patches on the nailbed or scaly skin next to the nail, [7] and a foul smell. [8]