Onychoschizia - Symptoms & Treatment
Onychoschizia or splitting of the fingernails is one of the most common problems that the dermatologist sees. The term onychoschizia includes splitting, frail, soft or thin nails and nails with ridges. Onychoschizia is more common in women. Repetitive and prolonged wetting and drying of the fingernails is the single most common cause of splitting and ridging of the nails. Splitting of the nails is rarely caused by internal disease or vitamin deficiency. Nail polish remover causes onychoschizia. Trauma to the fingers contributes to onychoschizia. Onychoschizia is a nail realted disorder which is a common problem in it fingernails splits down. It is one of the most common problems that the dermatologist sees it might be dangerous also. The term onychoschizia includes splitting, frail, soft or thin nails and nails with ridges.
Causes of Onychoschizia
Find common causes and risk factors of Onychoschizia :
- The cause of the Onychoschizia is unknown.
- Internal disease or vitamin deficiency.
- Trauma to the fingers contributes to onychoschizia.
- Repetitive and prolonged wetting and drying of the fingernails is the single most common cause of splitting and ridging of the nails.
Treatment for Onychoschizia
Treatment may include :
- Avoid repeated wetting and drying of the nails.
- Rub lotions containing alpha-hydroxy acids such as Neostrata or lanolin containing lotions such as Elon into the nails both before and after getting the hands wet.
- Taking colloidal minerals and a multivitamin each day has been shown to increase the speed of nail growth which in turn leads to healthier nails.
- Keep nails short and clean, never use metallic things toscratch off.
- Always wear gloves during cold weather and when you do chores which may traumatize the nail tips.
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