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Brittle Nails and their Cure

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Most common causes of brittle nails with tips and probable symptomatic cure to get beautiful healthy nails.

Brittle Nails

Lack of moisture can lead to soft, dry and flaky nails.
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Brittle nails (medically known as " Onychorrhexis ") is a brittleness with breakage of nails that may result from excessive strong soap and water exposure, nail polish remover, hypothyroidism, anorexia or bulimia, or after oral retinoid therapy. www.wikipedia.com
This condition is known to affect up to 20% of the population.

What could be the Possible cause

It's doubtful that any women will get through life without getting brittle nails. Some of us are born with them. Other gets them after years of submerging their hands in water or harsh household detergents. Getting older takes a toll, too: Almost everyone's nails become thinner with age.
Generally these are caused by dehydrated nail bed or a shortage of calcium or EFAs that is essential fatty acids, in our diet. Sometimes they may be the result of some auto immune condition.

Treat brittle nails with these easy steps

How to Cure Brittle Nails

What can be done to restore moisture to your nails and keep them healthy and strong? Here are simple tips to overcome the problem;

Moisturize Them Regularly

Massage a good moisturizer or massage cream into your nails and cuticles multiple times a day particularly after using a soap or detergent. For seriously affected nails you can try this;

Immerse your fingertips in one-half cup of warmed olive oil and soak for 15 to 30 minutes.
As an alternative to olive oil, break open three or four bath-oil capsules and empty their contents into one-half cup of warm water. Soak your fingertips in the diluted bath oil for five minutes.

Bed Time Treat

Before going to bed, coat your nails and hands with a thick layer of petroleum jelly. Then slip on a pair of white cotton gloves to protect your hands overnight. You’ll love the way this treatment makes your nails look.

For a Quick Fix

To salvage a split or broken nails, apply a very small amount of nail glue to the tear. Reinforce the tear by covering it with a small piece of tissue from a tea bag. Let the glue dry completely, and then use a fine buffer to even out the nail surface. (Be sure to leave the tissue in place.) Finally, apply a top coat over the tissue.

Tips to Deal With Brittle Nails

Do not wear your nails longer than the tips of your fingers., these are less likely to break.
File them regularly, preferable two to three times a week.
Apply a nail strengthener on regular basis. This helps to hold cell layers together.
Go for a weekly exfoliation as you do for hands and fingers.

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