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My nails are brittle

2020-06-26 16:50:01
My nails are thin n they peel off in layers..they r very brittle..and one more issue is there with my thumb of feet..it is green in colour..i removed it completely but then again when it grew it turned green..this is the issue with that one thumb only..
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Looks like a fungal infection according to your discription  but will need picture to confirm diagnosis. You will need antifungal ointments and tablets for 4-6weeks. For brittle nails- the reason can be same or u might need blood test to rule our anemia.
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It could be due to infection..aplly polymxyin/Bacitracin combination oit ment  times daily over nail bed and see

Answered2020-06-26 17:05:43

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Infection fungal or bacterial Folic acid, biotin, vitamin E deficiency

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A picture of ur great toe and brittle nails help us to know better...

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Maybe you have infections in your thumb. Need proper history and evaluation with pic
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