The reasons for the poor condition of the nails can be different, from vitamin deficiency to various diseases.
Endocrinologist Alexander Yurochkin said in an interview with MedikForum ”, that sometimes nails can exfoliate and break due to the fact that a person does not consume enough water. But also more serious reasons can be hidden behind the increased fragility of nails and their delamination.
Deficiency or excess of vitamins.Nails need various vitamins. Their brittleness can be a sign of a lack of vitamin A, vitamin C and B vitamins. An overdose of vitamin A can also cause nails to become too brittle.
Micronutrient deficiency. According to endocrinologist Yurochkin,
“if brittle nails are combined with pallor, fatigue, chilliness, ringing in the ears, cracks in the corners of the mouth and headaches, iron deficiency, anemia is possible – in this case, you should visit a doctor.”
In addition, weak nails are one of the symptoms of zinc deficiency, calcium deficiency.
Alcoholism.The expert explained that alcohol consumed in large quantities contributes to dehydration, which negatively affects the condition of the nails.
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Diseases. Speaking of diseases in which nails exfoliate and break, doctor Yurochkin named the following pathologies:
- nail fungus
- psoriasis
- eczema
- ringworm
- funicular myelosis (spinal cord disease caused by vitamin B12 deficiency)
- blood poisoning
- candidiasis skin fungus
- mycosis.
Thyroid disease. The endocrinologist stated that increased or insufficient activity of the thyroid gland can be the cause of brittle and weak nails. For those who notice a deterioration in the condition of the nail plates, the doctor advised to observe whether there are also symptoms such as dull hair, fatigue, sweating, tachycardia, weight changes, drying of the skin. If they are present, it is necessary to consult a doctor and check the thyroid gland.
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