Tips to Manage Brittle and Constantly Chipping Nails

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My nails have gotten very brittle with time and they chip off very easily. Even if I so much as wash the dishes or do the laundry I end up chipping a nail or two. Please suggest any solutions for managing and improving the condition of my nails.

Tip 1 - Symptom & Causes of Brittle Nails

Published: 10 years, 8 month(s) ago | Submitted by Samantha Chow | permalink

There are many medical reasons behind it among which aging, long term use of nail polish, exposure to moist conditions or frequent swimming or dish washing are included.

Find out the reason behind your problem to cure the problem.

For further reading: http://www.medicinenet.com/brittle_nails/symptoms.htm ^[1]

Tip 2 - Get checked, you might have iron deficiency.

Published: 10 years, 8 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ms Marcela | permalink

I noticed my nails were also brittle and weak, but during a routine check-up I was diagnosed with iron deficiency.

"1) Iron: Brittle nails can be a sign of an iron deficiency. Look for chelated iron supplements or consume more nuts, lean red meat and green, leafy vegetables. These all contain essential vitamins for nails."

For further reading: http://www.totalbeauty.com/content/article/best-vitamins-for-nails ^[2]