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Fingernails: Brittle (Onychorrhexis)

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Fingernails: Brittle (Onychorrhexis)

ID 2529

Brittle fingernails, also known as onychorrhexis, is when nails are brittle with possible breakage. It affects up to 1 in 5 people.

Symptom classification

Body areaFingers
Body areaHands

Conditions linked to this sign/symptom

8

Drugs where this is listed as a side effect

1

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