Brittle nails split, peel or break easily. Frequent wetting and drying, detergents, nutritional deficiency, thyroid disorders and fungal infection are common causes.
Common signs
- Nails that split or peel in layers
- Ridges, spots or discolouration
- Slow growth and easy breakage
- Associated hair fall or dry skin in some cases
How homoeopathy approaches it
Rather than suppressing the symptom alone, a homoeopathic physician studies the whole person — the pattern of complaints, what makes them better or worse, general health, temperament and history — and selects a remedy that matches that individual picture. Treatment aims to raise the body’s own resistance so that relief is lasting and relapses become fewer. Where a deficiency or hormonal cause is suspected, it is identified and addressed.
A note from the clinic. Every patient is assessed individually; the information on this page is general and is not a substitute for a consultation. Please book an appointment to discuss your own case.