Category: Skin & HairClinical Profile
Brittle Nails
Nails that constantly split, peel, or feature deep vertical ridges.
Biological Mechanism
Similar to skin, nails require estrogen to maintain moisture and structural integrity (keratin synthesis). Dehydrated nail beds lead to vertical ridging and constant splitting.
Common Misdiagnoses
Fungal infection, Iron deficiency
Evidence-Based Treatments
- 01HRT
Helps maintain overall keratin hydration.
- 02Biotin
Often recommended, but clinical evidence is weak unless deficient.