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By freepick

Onychoschizia: Brittle Nails

Onychoschizia is the condition where the nails become brittle, fragile, and these prone to brittle and breakingof nails. This is often occurs when the nail layer separate, creating horizontal splits or cracks, making the nails look thin or flaky and fragile.

Causes of Onychoschizia

• Overexposure to Moisture
• Chemical exposures
• Nutritional deficiency
• Dehydration
• Age concerns
• Underlying health condition
• Frequent use of nail polish
• Trauma

Symptoms of Onychoschizia

• Nails tend to split horizontally from the free edge or break in layers.

• Nails may become easily thin and fragile with visible crack or the layers that could peel away easily.

• Nails can become too much or extremely dry, which make them prone to breaking or chipping out.

• These brittle nail may be lost their healthy appearance that becoming dull or pale.

• In some instances that brittle nails may cause easily discomfort or pain to nails.

Treatment for Onychoschizia

• Moisturize nails regularly.

• Strengthening Nail treatment that is contained keratin or biotin to promote stronger and healthiest nails.

• Biotin supplements may help strengthening the nails over time.

• Gentle nail care to avoid causing further split or trauma and avoid trimming of nails too short that hurts.

• Nail protection by using glove's when cleaning or washing dishes.

• Avoid harsh chemicals in daily routine. To use mild and natural product whenever possible.

• Hydrating nail soaks as a moisturizer or lotion can help to hydrate the nail.

• Topical treatment that contained keratin or vitamin- E to improves the texture or strength of brittle nail.

Preventive Measures

By freepick

• Proper Nail Care in regular basis.

• When washing dishes and doing cleaning always wear gloves to protect your nails for protection.

• Apply the moisturizing creams to the your hand and nail regular basis.

• Always allow your nail to breathes by remains polish-free for protection from further damage.

• Ensure that you are getting enough nutrients to the support healthier nails.

• Drink plenty of water to throughout the day to keep both of your body and nails hydrated.

• Wear protective gloves to avoid further hurt.

• Avoid using harsh nail tools such as metal nail files or clippers which can damage nail.

Onychoschizia in lame language known as brittle nails is the common issue that can easily affect your nails health. However, with proper care of nails, moisturizing, a proper balance diet, and protection from harsh element, brittle nail can be managing and preventive. If this condition persists or worsen, its always is the good idea to consult a known healthcare professional to rule out about your any underlying medical issue or to explore more advanced options of treatment.

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