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Exposure to extremely cold or dry conditions can strip moisture from your nails, making them brittle. Using moisturizer and wearing gloves during colder months can provide protection.
4. Health Conditions
Thyroid Diseases
Both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can cause brittle nails. If you suspect your thyroid may be the cause, a simple blood test can help diagnose these conditions and appropriate treatment can be given.
Psoriasis
This skin condition can spread to the nails, causing pitting, abnormal nail growth, and cracking. Treating the underlying psoriasis can often improve nail health.
Fungal infections
Fungal infections can damage the nail bed and cause nails to become brittle and split. Antifungal treatments are effective in resolving these infections.
Exposure to extremely cold or dry conditions can strip moisture from your nails, making them brittle. Using moisturizer and wearing gloves during colder months can provide protection.
4. Health Conditions
Thyroid Diseases
Both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can cause brittle nails. If you suspect your thyroid may be the cause, a simple blood test can help diagnose these conditions and appropriate treatment can be given.
Psoriasis
This skin condition can spread to the nails, causing pitting, abnormal nail growth, and cracking. Treating the underlying psoriasis can often improve nail health.
Fungal infections
Fungal infections can damage the nail bed and cause nails to become brittle and split. Antifungal treatments are effective in resolving these infections.
