Brittle nails 3242447 222384793 2008-06-29T01:57:11Z Arcadian 104523 Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/166.199.7.163|166.199.7.163]] ([[User talk:166.199.7.163|talk]]) to last version by 99.140.113.131 {{DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Brittle nails | ICD10 = L60.8 | ICD9 = {{ICD9|703.8}} | }} '''Brittle [[Nail (anatomy)|nails]]''' is a condition where the nails are fragile and break frequently. It can be due to an infection or a nutritional disorder, but they can also be an indication of several other medical conditions, including [[iron deficiency (medicine)|Iron deficiency]], [[anemia]], and [[hypothyroidism]]. Some solutions that have been proposed include [[vitamin]] supplements, [[gelatin]], [[glucosamine]], reducing the use of [[nail polish]], and ensuring proper moisture. Topical fluoride treatment has been shown to harden nails, but may not help brittle nails.<ref>[http://fluoridenails.com/how-fluoride-hardens-nails.htm]</ref> ==See also== * [[Beau's lines]] ==External links== * [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002028.htm NIH] * [http://beauty.about.com/cs/nailgrowth/qt/brittlenails.htm About.com] * [http://www.healthopedia.com/pictures/brittle-nails.html Photo] [[Category:Diseases]] {{disease-stub}}