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Brittle nails get dirty always although kept short.are their being thin & soft make dirt easily attach to them?what could be the problem & what to do?
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Possible: But improbable that you have a thyroid problem if this is your only complaint. Are you eating your 5 servings of dairy that you require at this age for the calcium ? Talk to your doc as there is no other history or other information given here. Sometimes people just don't have the greatest nails!
Answered 3/17/2014
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