Onychorrhexis

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 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