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Onychorrhexis (from the words in Greek: onycho- nail rhexis- bursting) also known as Brittle nails is a brittleness with breakage of finger or toenails that may result from excessive strong soap and water exposure nail polish remover hypothyroidism anemia anorexia nervosa or bulimia or after oral retinoid therapy. Onychorrhexis affects up to 20% of the population.