What Causes Thin Nails- 436 Questions Answered

Thin and breakable nail from past few months, please help me out of this...

Asked for Male, 25 Years 72 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Cannot help until I see it. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment. There are many nail diseases that can chase this. ... 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 70 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | 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

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. Arpita Dermatologist | 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 having thinning of hair and my legs nails are brittle and i have lumps in and also having pain in low legs, dizziness ness, feel lack of energy

Asked for Male, 29 Years 111 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. ... 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 221 Views v

Dr. Vinit M Mehta Pediatrician | Vadodara

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Neosporin powder can be applied ... Read More

My nails are ridged and one thin black line is also on one thumb. I am sharing pics pls help i.m.much worried i hv ridges on all nails of both hnds

Asked for Female, 33 Years 79 Views v

Dr. Sujit Shanshanwal Dermatologist | Mumbai

long with this more information on ongoing medication or history of previous/current skin/systemic illness it is not possible to comment on the treatment that would suit you best. You should send me i ... Read More

Toe nail growth inside and piercing skin causing pain. Nail i have cut but pain continues please advise

Asked for Male, 61 Years 128 Views v

Dr. Jahid Husain General Surgeon | Chennai

Proper history required. Can you send me pic ? ... Read More

Hello, My wife is experiencing hair loss and early graying of hairs. Quality of hairs is very dry and thin. Can you please advise? She has done hair straightening once. Nails are also very thin. Can she take any biotin for this? Please suggest?

Asked for Male, 26 Years 86 Views v

Dr. Vaishali Kanthi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Only biotin is not sufficient. Need proper history. There are better options. Kindly confirm online. ... Read More

I am suffering from hair fall, and i have very thin hair, even my nail also, i cant do any work. for small small work also anil will cut. and my skin is not tight

Asked for Female, 24 Years 44 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Use mintop Pro solution twice daily, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis, detailed information regarding disease and prescription for ... Read More

I got seborrhic dermatatis on may scalp for past two years and I have lost a lot of hair now they are thinning rapidly. can it be the cause of thnning ?

Asked for Male, 25 Years 149 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Yes..You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effe ... Read More

Hello Sir/Mam, From last few days I noticed one of my finger nails turned bumpy and another finger nails along with toe nail had a crack vertically, what is the cause of it and can I get the medication to get back my finger nails to normal

Asked for Male, 31 Years 31 Views v

Dr. Shama Naaz Dermatologist | Nagpur

Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ... Read More

Hello, i have a habit of biting nails and recently i have observed that i have got this small thin line on my nail. What could be the reason for it? Its been there since a couple of months and its not growing or becoming dark

Asked for Male, 31 Years 161 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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 this nail issue for 6 months yellow discolouration only at that part if i remove that part every times it again discolouration same as it was before whats this condition?

Asked for Male, 23 Years 91 Views v

Dr. Hitesh Viradiya Dermatologist | Surat

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Fungal infection it seems ... Read More

The nail was broking with pain can u suggest what to do I will upload picture and it was happing 1month ago

Asked for Male, 31 Years 40 Views v

Dr. Hitesh Viradiya Dermatologist | Surat

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Need removal ... Read More

My skin near nails always peels off. Dont know the reason. My nails are so thin. I have a bad habit of biting too. When my skin peels off skin near nails become dark too.. I How to cure my cuticles and nails. Any cream to stop skin peeling and nail growth.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 51 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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

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 Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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

Hello, i ovulate every month and my periods are regular and scanty. I dont have any other issues except i have thin et. Doctor has prescribed me letroz for 5 days. I have read that letroz supresses estrogen and causes thin et. Is it true? I am trying for a baby since a year.

Asked for Female, 33 Years 213 Views v

Dr. Sarita Narayan Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Pune

Connect online Dr Sarita Narayan Senior gynaecologist Wagholi Pune ( May Google for number and take WhatsApp consultation) Take care ... Read More

I am suffering from nail fungal infections from last 9 months I took medicine for 1 month but still it pains causes redness swelling in the toe nail.

Asked for Female, 33 Years 96 Views v

Dr. Malay Chaudhari Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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Nail infection take time to resolve You need more treatment. ... Read More

My friend has swelling, discolouration and intense pain around his nail area on his finger. he bites his nail often and assumes that is the cause. i have attached the picture and would appreciate help at the earliest.

Asked for Female, 21 Years 172 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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

Hi doctor I usually notice few fresh blood streaks under my nail tip & also have black lines on nails plz let me know what can cause of this ??

Asked for Female, 30 Years 71 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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 many time saw blood under my nails and some black lines on nail with out pain . is that splinter what can be possible cause of this ???

Asked for Female, 30 Years 83 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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

I got a scratch from my pet on the knee, my dog got his rabies booster on aug 2023, but i have a doubt that if his nails can have the virus, like when he goes for a walk and get that virus on his nails from outside and that scratch can cause me rabies? Is it possible?

Asked for Male, 25 Years 78 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

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Can help you with and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. next course of action ... Read More

I see one of the hand finger nail changing colour and seems like some fungal infection. The nail has thin white lines on top. Any quick cream for treatment? My father is 67 yrs old, has sugar and high bp.

Asked for Male, 66 Years 71 Views v

Dr. Maninderjit Singh Dermatologist | Fatehgarh Sahib

There can be many causes of change in nail colour in elderly. Pictures and history is required for proper diagnosis and treatment. Consult online ... Read More

Leg nail is damaged and is peeling as layers .. no pain or any issues.. pls suggest what is the cause for the same

Asked for Female, 32 Years 77 Views v

Dr. Anmol Kudal General Physician | Nashik

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Its due to fungal infection... kindly Consult online for proper treatment ... Read More

Hello. I have major thinning issue from past few month. Within 7 months I have lost 60% of my volume. I didn't have any hair fall as such but. My hairs are thinning alot. I have a visible scalp near crown. I started applying minoxidil 5% from last 20-25 days and it caused more thinning. I was expecting shedding but my hair has become more thinner t

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Asked for Female, 26 Years 375 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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

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 110 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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

Does the stool look thin or normal? Usually I have this kind of stool and in segments rather than having long stool.

Asked for Male, 26 Years 178 Views v

Dr. Irfan Shera Gastroenterologist | Faridabad

Thin Bristol stool 5 ... Read More

Sir, I don't have pain in my finger nail. But what it causes look like this. Photograph attached. Please clarify. Thanks.

Asked for Male, 33 Years 85 Views v

Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

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Consult online for further treatment ... Read More

On tb treatment almost 9 months completed but from few months i keep getting blood on my nails like splinter in different nails.. what could it be because of tb medicine? Can tb medicine can cause splinter haemorrhage on nails. Also I am anaemic can it be the reason ? Plz help

Asked for Female, 30 Years 57 Views v

Dr. Pandian General Surgeon | Kanchipuram

Kindly upload the images of your lesions for better understanding and advice ... Read More

My nails edges the layer is getting off Is it common it any infection.it happens to same naile earlier..still that is not covered and same for the nail edge again.

Asked for Female, 31 Years 121 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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

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What causes thin nails

Thin and breakable nail from past few months, please help me out of this...

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

I am having thinning of hair and my legs nails are brittle and i have lumps in and also having pain in low legs, dizziness ness, feel lack of energy

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??

My nails are ridged and one thin black line is also on one thumb. I am sharing pics pls help i.m.much worried i hv ridges on all nails of both hnds

Toe nail growth inside and piercing skin causing pain. Nail i have cut but pain continues please advise

Hello, My wife is experiencing hair loss and early graying of hairs. Quality of hairs is very dry and thin. Can you please advise? She has done hair straightening once. Nails are also very thin. Can she take any biotin for this? Please suggest?

I am suffering from hair fall, and i have very thin hair, even my nail also, i cant do any work. for small small work also anil will cut. and my skin is not tight

I got seborrhic dermatatis on may scalp for past two years and I have lost a lot of hair now they are thinning rapidly. can it be the cause of thnning ?

Hello Sir/Mam, From last few days I noticed one of my finger nails turned bumpy and another finger nails along with toe nail had a crack vertically, what is the cause of it and can I get the medication to get back my finger nails to normal

Hello, i have a habit of biting nails and recently i have observed that i have got this small thin line on my nail. What could be the reason for it? Its been there since a couple of months and its not growing or becoming dark

I have this nail issue for 6 months yellow discolouration only at that part if i remove that part every times it again discolouration same as it was before whats this condition?

The nail was broking with pain can u suggest what to do I will upload picture and it was happing 1month ago

My skin near nails always peels off. Dont know the reason. My nails are so thin. I have a bad habit of biting too. When my skin peels off skin near nails become dark too.. I How to cure my cuticles and nails. Any cream to stop skin peeling and nail growth.

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

Hello, i ovulate every month and my periods are regular and scanty. I dont have any other issues except i have thin et. Doctor has prescribed me letroz for 5 days. I have read that letroz supresses estrogen and causes thin et. Is it true? I am trying for a baby since a year.

I am suffering from nail fungal infections from last 9 months I took medicine for 1 month but still it pains causes redness swelling in the toe nail.

My friend has swelling, discolouration and intense pain around his nail area on his finger. he bites his nail often and assumes that is the cause. i have attached the picture and would appreciate help at the earliest.

Hi doctor I usually notice few fresh blood streaks under my nail tip & also have black lines on nails plz let me know what can cause of this ??

I many time saw blood under my nails and some black lines on nail with out pain . is that splinter what can be possible cause of this ???

I got a scratch from my pet on the knee, my dog got his rabies booster on aug 2023, but i have a doubt that if his nails can have the virus, like when he goes for a walk and get that virus on his nails from outside and that scratch can cause me rabies? Is it possible?

I see one of the hand finger nail changing colour and seems like some fungal infection. The nail has thin white lines on top. Any quick cream for treatment? My father is 67 yrs old, has sugar and high bp.

Leg nail is damaged and is peeling as layers .. no pain or any issues.. pls suggest what is the cause for the same

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

Does the stool look thin or normal? Usually I have this kind of stool and in segments rather than having long stool.

Sir, I don't have pain in my finger nail. But what it causes look like this. Photograph attached. Please clarify. Thanks.

On tb treatment almost 9 months completed but from few months i keep getting blood on my nails like splinter in different nails.. what could it be because of tb medicine? Can tb medicine can cause splinter haemorrhage on nails. Also I am anaemic can it be the reason ? Plz help

My nails edges the layer is getting off Is it common it any infection.it happens to same naile earlier..still that is not covered and same for the nail edge again.

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