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I am 35yr female. always have thin, peeling, breaking fingernails. take prenatal vitamins. toenails fine. no excessive water/chemicals on hands. why?

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Many possibilities: Thyroid, vitamin deficiency, etc. Please see your doctor for further studies.

Answered 9/22/2012

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