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A member asked:

Why are my nails so fragile? they break very often, even if i cut them short.

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Vitamins? : Do you take a daily multivitamin? Sometimes a poorly balanced diet can cause abnormalities in the hair and nails. I would advise discussing further with your primary care provider as well.

Answered 2/18/2021

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