1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Skin, Hair and Nails

  4. Brittle nails. And provide proper shape.

skin-hair-icon
Brittle nails
Iam diabetic from past 5 yrs.iam on medication and my sugar is under control. I also have Thyroid from 4yrs.from last 1yr my nails have become very brittle.it breaks very easily.iam unable to grow nails and provide proper shape.
26 Views v

Answers (1)

Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice

It may be fungal infection which is common in nails in diabetics. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
0/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?

Articles you may like

Tips for Healthy Nails

Dr.Pallavi Rathi

Wearing Nail Polish for 7+ days may result in dry rough nails. Hence give holiday period to your nails.If you type over ... Read more

Nail Psoriasis & Its Management

Dr.Nitin Hundre

Many people who have psoriasis also experience changes in their fingernails or toenails. There are several treatments th ... Read more

Are Your Nails Healthy?

Dr.Kinshuk parikh

Are your nails healthy? Let’s find out through some Ayurvedic nail analysis.Red, Puffy Nail Fold:If you notice a red, pu ... Read more

Easy Nail Care Tips

Dr.Deepali Bhardwaj

Nails on fingers or toes are dead proteins (keratin) of our bodies and help animals in hunting but us humans innothing! ... Read more

An Ingrown Toe Nail- Right Treatment to Avoid Recurrence

Dr.Rameshwar Gutte

An ingrown toenail develops when the sides of the toenail grow into the surrounding skin. The nail curls and pierces the ... Read more

Shiny Teeth, Skin Nails and Hair

Dr.Sowmya

Did you know that your gums, skin, nails and hair share a similar structure?Are there components in your diet which are ... Read more

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Say goodbye to all skin and hair troubles

Say goodbye to all skin and hair troubles

Consult with a dermatologist online

  • 5-min response
  • Share pictures
  • Free follow-ups
Consult with a dermatologist
Online now

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Articles you may like

Tips for Healthy Nails

Dr.Pallavi Rathi

Wearing Nail Polish for 7+ days may result in dry rough nails. Hence give holiday period to your nails.If you type over ... Read more

Nail Psoriasis & Its Management

Dr.Nitin Hundre

Many people who have psoriasis also experience changes in their fingernails or toenails. There are several treatments th ... Read more

Are Your Nails Healthy?

Dr.Kinshuk parikh

Are your nails healthy? Let’s find out through some Ayurvedic nail analysis.Red, Puffy Nail Fold:If you notice a red, pu ... Read more

Easy Nail Care Tips

Dr.Deepali Bhardwaj

Nails on fingers or toes are dead proteins (keratin) of our bodies and help animals in hunting but us humans innothing! ... Read more

An Ingrown Toe Nail- Right Treatment to Avoid Recurrence

Dr.Rameshwar Gutte

An ingrown toenail develops when the sides of the toenail grow into the surrounding skin. The nail curls and pierces the ... Read more

Shiny Teeth, Skin Nails and Hair

Dr.Sowmya

Did you know that your gums, skin, nails and hair share a similar structure?Are there components in your diet which are ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Acne keeps coming back?

Consult Now

Struggling with pimples?

Consult Now

Can’t get rid of skin infections?

Consult Now

Tired of hair-fall?

Consult Now

Dandruff not going away?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Horizontal ridges in both thumb nails

 126 Views
Since 5-6 years, many very prominent horizontal depressions in nails ( thumb only) ,regrows as same even ... Read More

Nails color changing black near corner

 108 Views
Hi , my father is (66yrs) his nails are turning black in corner . Please see the attached pictures. His n ... Read More

Brittle and crumbly nails

 103 Views
The nails on my foot are crumbling and flaky. There is discolouration on one of the nails. Been a few wee ... Read More

Fever,nails brittle,feeling cold,swollen

 98 Views
I have fever daily but not long period from last two weeks and my nails is brittle and feeling cold from ... Read More

Hairfall and brittle nail

 97 Views
No growth of hair in volume Continous hairfall Don't know which shampoo or oil to use to grow hair and ... Read More

Having brittle nails

 24 Views
Having brittle nails on hands and legs , from childhood but it's not congenital, previous there was impro ... Read More

Brittle nails

 55 Views
I am male, 30y and medical history of Ulcerative colitis from one year (currently in remission). I am not ... Read More

Nails peeling in diabetic child

 63 Views
8 yrs old nephew who is diabetic is having peeling of nails (2 finger nails and 1 toe nail) from last 1 w ... Read More

Brittle Nails

 62 Views
Hello doctor. I have attached images of my nails. My nails are always brittle and they appear to be dead ... Read More

Nails are turning brittle

 56 Views
Is there any severity suddenly my husband nails are changing to pale yellow Should we meet a doctor or wi ... Read More

Tell us what's troubling you

Acne keeps coming back?

Consult Now

Struggling with pimples?

Consult Now

Can’t get rid of skin infections?

Consult Now

Tired of hair-fall?

Consult Now

Dandruff not going away?

Consult Now

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.