Improper filing, injuries or harsh chemicals could be causes of:

Improper filing, injuries or harsh chemicals could be causes of:

• A. Split nails
• B. Ingrown nails
• C. Brittle nails
• D. Nail pitting

Answer: (A)

Split nails occur when the nail plate is damaged or weakened by mechanical trauma or chemical exposure. Improper filing can create micro-tears along the edge or remove too much nail, weakening the structure and making it prone to splitting. Injuries physically crack the nail plate, producing splits. Harsh chemicals strip moisture and natural oils, softening the nail and increasing the likelihood of cracking at the edge. In contrast, ingrown nails come from how the nail grows into the surrounding skin; brittle nails describe general weakness or dehydration; and nail pitting is usually linked to skin conditions like psoriasis. So these factors most directly lead to nails splitting.

Split nails occur when the nail plate is damaged or weakened by mechanical trauma or chemical exposure. Improper filing can create micro-tears along the edge or remove too much nail, weakening the structure and making it prone to splitting. Injuries physically crack the nail plate, producing splits. Harsh chemicals strip moisture and natural oils, softening the nail and increasing the likelihood of cracking at the edge. In contrast, ingrown nails come from how the nail grows into the surrounding skin; brittle nails describe general weakness or dehydration; and nail pitting is usually linked to skin conditions like psoriasis. So these factors most directly lead to nails splitting.