Onychorrhexis
Onychorrhexis | |
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Other names | Brittle nails |
Specialty | Dermatology ![]() |
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.[1]: 786 Onychorrhexis affects up to 20% of the population.[1]: 786 [2]
See also[]
- Nail anatomy
- List of cutaneous conditions
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Classification |
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Categories:
- Conditions of the skin appendages
- Condition of the skin appendages stubs