Brittle nails
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| Brittle nails Classification and external resources |
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| ICD-10 | L60.8 |
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| ICD-9 | 703.8 |
Brittle nails is a condition where the nails are fragile and break frequently. It can be due to an infection or a nutritional disorder, but they can also be an indication of several other medical conditions, including Iron deficiency, anemia, and hypothyroidism.
Some solutions that have been proposed include vitamin supplements, gelatin, glucosamine, reducing the use of nail polish, and ensuring proper moisture.
Topical fluoride treatment has been shown to harden nails, but may not help brittle nails.[1]
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