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      Category : Health Centers > Skin, Hair, and Nails

Brittle Nails

Alternate Names : Onychoschisis, Onychorrhexis, Onychochizia

Brittle Nails | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the symptom diagnosed?

The diagnosis of brittle nails is made when splitting of the nails is seen. Diagnostic tests may be ordered if an underlying condition, such as hypothyroidism, is suspected.


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Brittle Nails: Prevention & Expectations

Author: Lynn West, MD
Reviewer: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN
Date Reviewed: 07/27/01



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