What Deficiency Causes Brittle Nails- 120 Questions Answered

I am 39 year old lady. I have been noticing that my nails are going brittle day by day. I am eating a lot of salad also to get my nails better. I have showed it to my beautician she says it can be due to vitamin deficiency. Does vitamins deficieny be responsible for nail brittleness?

Asked for Female, 39 Years 222 Views v

Dr. Deepak Anand. RInternal Medicine | Hosur

Nail brittleness is caused by fungal infection or Iron deficiency never by vitamin deficiency- not that I know of or usual. ... Read More

I am a 29 year old girl and my nails always keep chipping. It seems I have very brittle nails. What are the causes of brittle nails? How can i treat it? I can never grow my nails for this reason. Is this a disease?

Asked for Female, 29 Years 71 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

You are suffering from nail Fungal infection.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online cons ... Read More

Hi my daughter is 7 year old. She is little weak and is underweight too. Her nails are very brittle and soft and they break very easily. Which vitamin deficiency will she be having? Kindly suggest which supplements I can give her so that her nails also become strong and she gains some weight?

Asked for Female, 7 Years 45 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

You are suffering from nail Fungal infection.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online cons ... Read More

I have very brittle nails that easily chip off. They are also very pale. How can I make my nails healthier?

Asked for Female, 27 Years 74 Views v

Dr. Manoj AgarwalaDermatologist | Raipur

Thanks for the query. This presentation can be seen with many diseases. This is limited information to make precise recommendations. The best option is to consult a Dermatologist to understand the con ... Read More

Hi I am 21 year old female. I have a complain that my toe nails are very brittle and can be peeled very easy, however my finger nails are fine. I want to know what are the reasons for the nails to become brittle. Is there a deficiency disorder or it can be due to some other reason. kindly guide what can be done?

Asked for Female, 21 Years 51 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

You are suffering from nail Fungal infection.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online cons ... Read More

Having brittle nails on hands and legs , from childhood but it's not congenital, previous there was improvement in nails but now it's getting more brittle again

Asked for Male, 23 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Maninderjit SinghDermatologist | Fatehgarh Sahib

You are having nail lichen planus. Consult online for treatment ... Read More

I have been suffering with cracked nails(hand fingers) the nails are getting brittle and dark .please say the problem behind it and how to cure it?

Asked for Male, 26 Years 33 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

It's fungus infection of nail....... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

My daughter has got brittle nails.. She is 30 yr old... Her nails sometimes brk frm between.. Pls suggest anything natural to maintain good and healthy nails

Asked for Female, 64 Years 73 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Recently for the last 3 4 weeks I am seeing my nails have become brittle. They break in layers. What should I do?

Asked for Female, 28 Years 40 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have brittle nails which breaks often and the skin at the nail base keeps peeling..plz suggest the reason and remedy

Asked for Male, 27 Years 82 Views v

Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

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It could be fungal infection which we call onychomycosis. The only way to be sure is to examine them. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment. ... Read More

Get only a 2 day period for 1 year now( previous 4-5 days), regular cycle, suffering constant Fatique, and brittle nails recently, gained 14 kg in a year rapidly.. recently started exercising regularly but have no effect.. please suggest me what should I do...do I need to test my harmone level?..

Asked for Female, 33 Years 21 Views v

Dr. Lavina BatraGynecologist | Pune

Pls connect for online consultation and advice on ... Read More

Does vitamin deficiency really cause emotional instability? Over the past month I've been inconsolable and recently found out that I'm deficient of iron and vitamins

Asked for Female, 18 Years 43 Views v

Dr. Thulasi Priya GopiAyurvedic Endocrinologist & Internal Medicine Specialist | Vellore

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Hi ma, I understand your concern. It is true that vitamin deficiency can cause emotional stability as Vitamins arw required for brain cells for its growth. Along with Iron deficiency which produces n ... Read More

Hi my nails get easily chipped, not sure what is the issue already visited several dermatologists can anyone help.

Asked for Male, 33 Years 50 Views v

Dr. A OmpriyaCosmetologist | Chennai

“I advise you to consult a dermatologist online or in person, share clear pictures, and get a personalized treatment plan. Only after proper evaluation can the right medicines (creams/tablets) be pres ... Read More

My toenails are getting brittle, the nail is coming out and coming off again and again.,pain, Puch,.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 50 Views v

Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

It may be fungal infection. Need to check to confirm. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ... Read More

I am having continuous pain in my nails. They feel brittle and weak visited various dermatologist no luck current consuming ferdefol and perfectil

Asked for Male, 33 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Silky PriyaDermatologist | Pune

Persistent nail pain with brittleness may indicate underlying nail matrix inflammation, micronutrient deficiency (like iron, biotin, zinc), or rarely, an early manifestation of nail psoriasis or liche ... Read More

Nail breaks only in particular toe of both leg , Frequently nail breaks I have attached photo , what medicine shall I take

Asked for Female, 26 Years 60 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I've been experiencing significant issues with my nails recently. They are becoming unusually thick, with the skin underneath hardening and peeling upward. Additionally, my nails are brittle, breaking easily, and have changed color, turning a dark yellow to blackish hue. They feel hollow and fragile, lacking strength. This condition has progressive

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Asked for Female, 24 Years 96 Views v

Dr. Nishant Kumar JaiswalPublic Health Medicine Specialist | Lucknow

The cause may be any of the reasons suspected ... Read More

My hair is so dry and has grey hair. Nails are brittle with skin on top of a nail coming out. Can you please tell me the reason for it?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 57 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hi, I have brittle nails in both foot which gives a sharp pain often. Is there any serious medical condition and how to cure? Thanks

Asked for Female, 42 Years 143 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Can repeatedly doing nail extensions cause cancer or any skin problem??? Nail extensions is harmful or not??

Asked for Female, 32 Years 92 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hello I was cutting nails of my baby with nail cutter, where he got a little bit of tear while clipping nail and blood came out can it cause any infection, I did clean with hot water later on any other thing can I do??

Asked for Female, 31 Years 222 Views v

Dr. Vinit M MehtaPediatrician | Vadodara

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Neosporin powder can be applied ... Read More

Hello doctor why my nails are like this, what do to? Which deficiency it is showing. See the pic mentioned

Asked for Male, 20 Years 112 Views v

Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Does isotretinoin 20mg cause B12 vitamin deficiency. Because I feel some leg numbness did that cause B12 difficency?

Asked for Female, 22 Years 198 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I am male, 30y and medical history of Ulcerative colitis from one year (currently in remission). I am noticing my nails in both legs are getting crack lines (photos attached). What could be the reason?

Asked for Male, 29 Years 73 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I am facing brittle nails from past six months.My nails cut and break on its own as and when they grow. I am taking vitaminD and biotin supplements from last two months but it is not helping at all. Kindly suggest me ways to stop this problem.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 80 Views v

Dr. Vivek SinghGeneral Physician | Delhi

I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ... Read More

My nails are breaking both horizontally and vertically since 3 months nails are becoming thin and brittle kindly suggest

Asked for Female, 33 Years 106 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L PathiDermatologist | Bangalore

Take consultantion and discuss in detail ... Read More

Hello doctor. I have attached images of my nails. My nails are always brittle and they appear to be dead. They have vertical ridges and bend easily. They grow uneven thickness as well. I also have black skin around cuticles. I don't have a clue why is this. Can you please guide? Thanks

Asked for Female, 21 Years 81 Views v

Dr. Sandeep GuptaDermatologist | Delhi

Nail health cannot be assessed due to polish ... Read More

Doctors my nails are brittle and weak...Please suggest me a cream / oil for nail strength and Strong..

Asked for Female, 32 Years 80 Views v

Dr. Hitesh ViradiyaDermatologist | Surat

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Multivitamin and aminoacids can help ... Read More

Is there any severity suddenly my husband nails are changing to pale yellow Should we meet a doctor or will this normalise

Asked for Female, 28 Years 72 Views v

Dr. Anusha KatareDermatologist | Kolkata

Could be nail psoriasis or onychomycosis. More pictures and details are required ... Read More

Nail getting yellowish in colour and moving up from the base and sometimes get painful. Even nails of legs are getting effected.

Asked for Female, 37 Years 80 Views v

Dr. Geoffrey VazDermatologist | Mumbai

One of the most common causes of yellow nails is a fungal infection. As the infection worsens, the nail bed may retract, and nails may thicken and crumble. In rare cases, yellow nails can indicate a m ... Read More

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What deficiency causes brittle nails

I am 39 year old lady. I have been noticing that my nails are going brittle day by day. I am eating a lot of salad also to get my nails better. I have showed it to my beautician she says it can be due to vitamin deficiency. Does vitamins deficieny be responsible for nail brittleness?

I am a 29 year old girl and my nails always keep chipping. It seems I have very brittle nails. What are the causes of brittle nails? How can i treat it? I can never grow my nails for this reason. Is this a disease?

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Hi my daughter is 7 year old. She is little weak and is underweight too. Her nails are very brittle and soft and they break very easily. Which vitamin deficiency will she be having? Kindly suggest which supplements I can give her so that her nails also become strong and she gains some weight?

I have very brittle nails that easily chip off. They are also very pale. How can I make my nails healthier?

Having brittle nails on hands and legs , from childhood but it's not congenital, previous there was improvement in nails but now it's getting more brittle again

I have been suffering with cracked nails(hand fingers) the nails are getting brittle and dark .please say the problem behind it and how to cure it?

My daughter has got brittle nails.. She is 30 yr old... Her nails sometimes brk frm between.. Pls suggest anything natural to maintain good and healthy nails

Recently for the last 3 4 weeks I am seeing my nails have become brittle. They break in layers. What should I do?

I have brittle nails which breaks often and the skin at the nail base keeps peeling..plz suggest the reason and remedy

Get only a 2 day period for 1 year now( previous 4-5 days), regular cycle, suffering constant Fatique, and brittle nails recently, gained 14 kg in a year rapidly.. recently started exercising regularly but have no effect.. please suggest me what should I do...do I need to test my harmone level?..

Does vitamin deficiency really cause emotional instability? Over the past month I've been inconsolable and recently found out that I'm deficient of iron and vitamins

Hi my nails get easily chipped, not sure what is the issue already visited several dermatologists can anyone help.

My toenails are getting brittle, the nail is coming out and coming off again and again.,pain, Puch,.

I am having continuous pain in my nails. They feel brittle and weak visited various dermatologist no luck current consuming ferdefol and perfectil

Nail breaks only in particular toe of both leg , Frequently nail breaks I have attached photo , what medicine shall I take

My hair is so dry and has grey hair. Nails are brittle with skin on top of a nail coming out. Can you please tell me the reason for it?

Hi, I have brittle nails in both foot which gives a sharp pain often. Is there any serious medical condition and how to cure? Thanks

Can repeatedly doing nail extensions cause cancer or any skin problem??? Nail extensions is harmful or not??

Hello I was cutting nails of my baby with nail cutter, where he got a little bit of tear while clipping nail and blood came out can it cause any infection, I did clean with hot water later on any other thing can I do??

Hello doctor why my nails are like this, what do to? Which deficiency it is showing. See the pic mentioned

Does isotretinoin 20mg cause B12 vitamin deficiency. Because I feel some leg numbness did that cause B12 difficency?

I am male, 30y and medical history of Ulcerative colitis from one year (currently in remission). I am noticing my nails in both legs are getting crack lines (photos attached). What could be the reason?

I am facing brittle nails from past six months.My nails cut and break on its own as and when they grow. I am taking vitaminD and biotin supplements from last two months but it is not helping at all. Kindly suggest me ways to stop this problem.

My nails are breaking both horizontally and vertically since 3 months nails are becoming thin and brittle kindly suggest

Hello doctor. I have attached images of my nails. My nails are always brittle and they appear to be dead. They have vertical ridges and bend easily. They grow uneven thickness as well. I also have black skin around cuticles. I don't have a clue why is this. Can you please guide? Thanks

Doctors my nails are brittle and weak...Please suggest me a cream / oil for nail strength and Strong..

Is there any severity suddenly my husband nails are changing to pale yellow Should we meet a doctor or will this normalise

Nail getting yellowish in colour and moving up from the base and sometimes get painful. Even nails of legs are getting effected.

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