Brittle nails: thinning of the nail plate. See free access online books about Brittle nails below. See detailed information below for a list of 70 causes of Brittle nails, 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 nails as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Brittle nails
The list below shows some of the causes of Brittle nails mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Brittle nails. Of the 70 causes of Brittle nails that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Brittle nails based
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Medical Conditions associated with Brittle nails:
Nail symptoms (235 causes), Fingernail symptoms (226 causes), Toenail symptoms (226 causes), Finger symptoms (1062 causes), Toe symptoms (394 causes), Foot symptoms (1264 causes), Hand symptoms (1115 causes), Limb symptoms (1215 causes), Leg symptoms (1696 causes), Arm symptoms (1340 causes)
Symptoms related to Brittle nails:
Fingernail symptoms (226 causes), Blue nails (2 causes), Nail symptoms (235 causes), Toenail symptoms (226 causes), Hypochromic microcytic anemia, Ectodermal dysplasia, Fungal nail infection, Progeria, Tinea (2 causes), Reiter's syndrome, Thyroid disease (4 causes), Hypothyroidism (52 causes), Zinc deficiency, Impaired kidney function
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