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My nails are brittle
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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Consult Dermatologist
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It could be due to infection..aplly polymxyin/Bacitracin combination oit ment times daily over nail bed and see
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Dr. Manhar Jogi
General Physician
42 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Infection fungal or bacterial
Folic acid, biotin, vitamin E deficiency
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Dr. Narmada Bhargavi
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Chennai
A picture of ur great toe and brittle nails help us to know better...
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Maybe you have infections in your thumb. Need proper history and evaluation with pic
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