Finger nail splitting and hypothyroidism
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Hello, I have been hypothyroid for over 20 years. Years ago I started to notice a problem with my left thumb which would keep splitting vertically.
Over the years it has spread to about 5 of my fingers at different times. I have to keep nails shorter than I would like like but they still split. Just be chance the other day I read online that vertical splitting is caused by under active thyroid. Anyone have this same problem and have you found a solution. Thanks.
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designergirl12 libralady13
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I have not noticed any splitting but I have quite ridged nails on my fingers.
I also have an underactive thyroid so it could be due to that.
Hope you find an answer
kind regards
libralady13 designergirl12
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All the best to you.
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RuthKMB libralady13
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Hi Libralady13, I have exactly the same problem. I have spent MANY years looking for a cure or solution. And I find nothing. When I came accross your post, I was happy, thought there might be a solution. But it seems nothing yet. My problem also started with my left thumb and now 5 fingers are already affected. I am a 39 year old female and DESPERATE for a cure. As of today I started moisturising my nails with jojoba and olive and Vitamin E oils, every few hours... Will see how it goes, but nothing, absolutely nothing has helped so far. I'm praying for a solution. If I get one, I'll let you know. Take care & God bless. Ruth
libralady13 RuthKMB
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Hello I know exactly how you feel. I suppose in the great scheme of things it is not that big a deal but it is frustrating and as you say nothing really seems to help. I just keep mine short now but they still split. They are ridged as well so don't look very attractive. I used to love to wear nail polish and when I was in my teens and early 20's wore it all the time my nails were nice then. It is obviously something to do with lack of moisure making them split. I was told it is definitely a side effect of being hypothyroid but even though I have been on thyroxine for nearly 25 years they have just got worse. Do let me know if the oils you are using makes any difference. Carol
lynn02577 libralady13
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libralady13 Jill6969
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I have had hypothyroidism for over 20 years so probably a combination of thyroid and ageing. Yes the endocrine system is complicated and I know all about problems patients have with getting diagnosed and getting the right treatment. I think most people think just take a tablet and then everything is fine but it is not always so.
Jill6969 libralady13
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libralady13 amanda_17683
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My nails are still the same though. The vertical ridges have always been there but have got worse as I got older. Half of my finger nails spilt vertically so always have to have them very short so can't really work nail polish which I always liked to do. I think it might be something to do with them being dry. This might be a side effect of the menopause although I am years past that at 67.