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What Are the Causes of Splitting and Peeling Nails?

Published Dec,07 2018 | By Dr. Mary D. Daley

Splitting and peeling nails are a common problem. They are most often caused by too little or too much moisture in the nails, trauma to the nails or a fungal nail infection. Various vitamin deficiencies and medical disorders may also lead to splitting and peeling nails.

Based in Houston, Texas, Dr. Mary D. Daley has been writing and editing health and medicine articles for more than 20 years. Daley holds an MD degree, as well as an MSc in biomedical writing. She is also a board-certified anesthesiologist in the United States and Canada.