Brittle fingernails: A condition which is characterized by brittle fingernails. See free access online books about Brittle fingernails below. See detailed information below for a list of 9 causes of Brittle fingernails, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Brittle fingernails as a symptom.
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including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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The list below shows some of the causes of Brittle fingernails mentioned in various sources:
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Medical Conditions associated with Brittle fingernails:
Fingernail symptoms (226 causes), Finger symptoms (1062 causes), Nail symptoms (235 causes), Hand symptoms (1115 causes), Toenail symptoms (226 causes), Arm symptoms (1340 causes), Toe symptoms (394 causes), Foot symptoms (1264 causes), Limb symptoms (1215 causes), Leg symptoms (1696 causes)
Symptoms related to Brittle fingernails:
Fingernail symptoms (226 causes), Blue nails (2 causes), Nail symptoms (235 causes), Toenail symptoms (226 causes), Reiter's syndrome, Scalp, Soto's Syndrome
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