Wednesday, February, 15, 2012

Brittle nails - causes

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Brittle nails are often a normal result of aging. Other possible causes include:

  • Low levels of zinc and iron
  • Thyroid problems
  • Certain nail polishes, nail polish removers, and nail hardeners

See nail abnormalities.



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