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A 16-year-old female asked:
What is the cause if toenails and finger nails to become brittle break apart and fall off.
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Dr. Jeffrey Fromowitzanswered
21 years experience
Many options: There are several possibilities, but it sounds like it may be a fungal nail infection called onychomycosis.
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Dr. Howard Foxanswered
Podiatry 44 years experience
Many reasons: Including nutritional issues, nail polish allergy, fungal infections and an assortment of dermatological problems from psoriasis to lichen planus. If you're losing weight and are depressed, it may be nutritional. Best to see a dermatologist about this. Good luck!
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A 45-year-old member asked:
What cause finger nails and toenails to turn blue?
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Dr. Michelle Achoranswered
Podiatry 18 years experience
Raynaud's: Raynaud's disease can cause this. It is a temporary vasoconstriction of the small arteries in the fingers and toes triggered by cold.
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