Weak nails

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Weak nails

Asked for Female, 29 Years

My nails are quite weak and they break really easily. Please guide me with the diet and any nail strengthening lotion if required.

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Dr. HANZEL S

General Practitioner 9 yrs exp Bangalore

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The brittle nail can be due to fungal nail infection, nail psoriasis,hypothyroidism,hyperthyroidism, lichen planus.

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consult a dermatologist for ruling out the causes of the brittle nail.

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Dr. Kiran Anaparthi General Physician 13 yrs exp Srikakulam · Accepted Answer

Dr. Kiran Anaparthi

General Physician 13 yrs exp Srikakulam

They are brittle nails. Due to vitamin deficiencies,iron deficiencies and protein deficiencies along with some fungal infection, hypothyroidism.need to rule out cause for effective treatment. Dr Kiran, askandiscuss.com