Like the skin, the fingernails are a reflection of a person's state
of health. Low levels of zinc and iron as well as thyroid problems
can cause brittle nails. However, brittle nails are often a normal
result of aging.
Review Date: 04/17/2009
Reviewed By: Michael Lehrer, MD, Department of Dermatology, University of
Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by
VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA,
Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
