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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Fragile nails
  1. Cuts and puncture wounds 
    Keep knives, scissors, sharp objects, firearms, and fragile items ... . A tetanus vaccine is generally recommended every 10 years.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000043.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Trichorrhexis nodosa 
    ... there is abnormal development of the skin, hair, nails, teeth, or sweat glands Trichothiodystrophy (inherited disorder that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001449.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Aging changes in skin 
    ... The blood vessels of the dermis become more fragile. This leads to bruising, bleeding under the skin ( ... for skin injury. Your skin is thinner, more fragile, and you lose some of the protective fat ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004014.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Broken toe - self-care 
    ... 3 small bones. These bones are small and fragile. They can break after you stub your toe ... bruise. This will go away in time with nail growth. If there is substantial blood under the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000520.htm - Medical Encyclopedia