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onychorrhexis( Brittle nails) 
Definition
Onychorrhexis, also known as Brittle nails, is a brittleness with breakage of finger or toenails
It may result from excessive strong soap and water exposure, nail polish remover, hypothyroidism, anemia
Causes
Aging- Nails commonly changes as people age, often becoming dull and brittle
Cold of weather- During cold weather nail plate becomes dehydrated, resulting in peeling
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Pathophysiology
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Onychorrhexis involves the nail matrix, which is responsible for making the nail grow
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