Brittle nails
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{{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]
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