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   Name       = Brittle nails |
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   ICD10       = L60.8 |
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   ICD9       = {{ICD9|703.8}} |
  Name          = Brittle nails |
   ICD10         = {{ICD10|L|60.8}} |
   ICD9           = {{ICD9|703.8}} |
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==Overview==
'''Brittle [[Nail (anatomy)|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 (medicine)|Iron deficiency]], [[anemia]], and [[hypothyroidism]].  
'''Brittle [[Nail (anatomy)|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 (medicine)|Iron deficiency]], [[anemia]], and [[hypothyroidism]].  


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* [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002028.htm NIH]
* [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002028.htm NIH]
* [http://beauty.about.com/cs/nailgrowth/qt/brittlenails.htm About.com]
 
* [http://www.healthopedia.com/pictures/brittle-nails.html Photo]
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

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.

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