Problem
Brittle nails
Other Names:
Cracked nails Nature:
Onychorrhexis (from the Greek words ὄνυχο- ónycho-, "nail" and ῥῆξις rhexis, "bursting"), is a brittleness with breakage of finger or toenails that may result from hypothyroidism, anemia, anorexia nervosa or bulimia, or after oral retinoid therapy.: 786 It can also be seen in melanoma that involves the nail and onychomycosis.
Onychorrhexis affects up to 20% of the population.: 786
Broader Problems:
Ill-defined health conditions Subject(s):
Medicine → Skeletal systemProblem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST