Question 1

38 year old female fatigue brittle hair and hair drop. weak nails, peeling apart in layers. did a thyroid stimulating hormone test and the number is on the very low side of normal (1.10 for last test) should i be worried about how low the number is?

Accepted Answer

: Lab tests are a snapshot in time, an instant win an ongoing video. Discuss all of your lb tests wqithyour ordering Physician and their meaning as part of the totality of your health.

Question 2

why are my nails always brittle and peeling?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Try taking biotin supplements. They will help strengthen the nails.

Question 3

as part of maturing my finger nails peel split and have ridges. will they ever go back to normal?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Ridges on nails become more common as people age but may indicate nutrient deficiencies- see http://www.Md-health.Com/fingernail-ridges.Html
split nails may improve with silica and biotin. For other ideas see http://www.Drbaileyskincare.Com/blog/cracked-dry-brittle-and-splitting-fingernails-dermatologists-tips/.

Question 4

my son 5yrs old. his skin on feet were peeling, but looks better now. now his nails from the base seem to be peeling off. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Possible Kawasaki: disease, a poorly understood entity, but rare complications should be excluded.  He should be checked by a pediatric cardiologist if the palmar or plantar surface of the hands and feet became very red prior to skin peeling.  A possible cause of disruption of nail formation may occur in a form of psoriasis--to be checked bh a dermatologist or rheumatologist.

Question 5

my nails keep peeling how can i stop this?

Accepted Answer

Knox gelatin: Here's a site just about this:  http://www.Sheknows.Com/beauty-and-style/articles/804521/top-tips-to-prevent-and-repair-dry-damaged-nails
general nutrition ; healthy life style helps too as women experience hormonal changes. Talk w/ doctor to see if you should consider hrt - it's not for all, but maybe for some.

Question 6

my nails break all the time, they split, peel. i'm really worried i almost can't grow my fingernails. what might be the reason and how to improve it?

Accepted Answer

Brittle Nails: One commonly cited cause of brittle nails is frequent hand washing or water usage. People who clean on a frequent basis will often have brittle nails, unless they take the necessary steps to protect themselves from being susceptible to such a nail condition. Genadur is indicated to protect intact or damaged or brittle nails but it is a prescription.

Question 7

my skin  by the bottom of my finger nail is peeling. why?

Accepted Answer

Dry skin: Especially this time of year washing your hands with warm or hot water.It can be stinging and burning.Avoid hot water.Use moisturizer on affected areas. Aquaphor ointment is a good one to start with.If condition is worst have your pcp check it out for possible yeast infection.

Question 8

my nails have started to peel and i don't  know why. the only thing i've changed is i'm taking dilantin for seizures and i take one a day gummies?

Accepted Answer

Peeling nails: Nails are composed of shingle-like overlapping plates held together by microscopic bands of a thick substance like a viscous glue, with tiny connections.  Dryness is the worst problem, but you need to see a dermatologist, for the full list of external and internal conditions.

Question 9

toe and toenail hurts...and sometimes the nail will peel off like a sticker and a new nail is under grown halfway. old nail looks/feels weird. why?

Accepted Answer

Toenail: The best thing to do - as we cannot see your toe - is to see your podiatrist who will evaluate it and help you.

Question 10

my daughter have a toenail that is purple(it got crashed on the door).soon it came off and a soft nail inside.it can peel off a bit.what shall i do?

Accepted Answer

Be patienr: Unless the trauma injured the area where the nail is born which is under the cuticle the nail should grow out with time. It takes an entire year to get a new toenail.

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38 year old female fatigue brittle hair and hair drop. weak nails, peeling apart in layers. did a thyroid stimulating hormone test and the number is on the very low side of normal (1.10 for last test) should i be worried about how low the number is?

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Why are my nails always brittle and peeling?

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As part of maturing my finger nails peel split and have ridges. will they ever go back to normal?

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My son 5yrs old. his skin on feet were peeling, but looks better now. now his nails from the base seem to be peeling off. what is this?

A member asked:

My nails keep peeling how can i stop this?

A member asked:

My nails break all the time, they split, peel. i'm really worried i almost can't grow my fingernails. what might be the reason and how to improve it?

A member asked:

My skin by the bottom of my finger nail is peeling. why?

A member asked:

My nails have started to peel and i don't know why. the only thing i've changed is i'm taking dilantin for seizures and i take one a day gummies?

A member asked:

Toe and toenail hurts...and sometimes the nail will peel off like a sticker and a new nail is under grown halfway. old nail looks/feels weird. why?

A member asked:

My daughter have a toenail that is purple(it got crashed on the door).soon it came off and a soft nail inside.it can peel off a bit.what shall i do?

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