Onychorrhexis

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Onychorrhexis (from the Greek words ὄνυχο- ónycho-, "nail" and ῥῆξις rhexis, "bursting"), is a brittleness with breakage of finger or toenails that may result from hypothyroidism, anemia, anorexia nervosa or bulimia, or after oral retinoid therapy.:786 Onychorrhexis affects up to 20% of the population.:786

See also

  • Nail anatomy
  • List of cutaneous conditions