Brittle Nails
Dermatology Diya•Gender: Female•Age: 25 years (Adult)• Chronicity: 8 months
Presenting Complaints & History
- Nails splitting, cracking, and peeling in layers
- White spots (leukonychia) and longitudinal ridges on nails
- Slow nail growth and brittle texture
- Dry skin and chronic low stamina
Clinical Assessment
Presented with poor nail quality linked to restrictive dieting and poor mineral absorption, seeking metabolic and nutritional support.
Diagnostic Investigations: Serum calcium borderline low; thyroid profile normal; Hb level at 11.0 g/dL.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Remedies selected to optimize calcium-silicon absorption in nail beds, strengthen nail keratin, and support metabolism.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Silicea and Calcarea Fluorica
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Protein-rich diet (using our Protein Calculator), almonds, keeping nails short, and moisturizing cuticles with almond oil.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 4 months- Nails became strong, thick, and stopped splitting or peeling
- Complete clearance of white spots and vertical ridges
- Significant improvement in nail growth velocity
- Sustained nail health on follow-up
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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