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2. 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]

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. 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 ...

5. 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 ...

6. 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 ...

7. What Dermatologists Want You to Know About White Spots on ...

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   Broken and brittle nails are not uncommon, but if you’re seeing white spots on your nails, also known as leukonychia, it’s understandable to be concerned. “Leukonychia is a condition where ...