Nails splitting

[naomi24]

My mother in law tells me her fingernails keep splitting. Any ideas for a remedy anyone?

[Maydup]

Perhaps she needs more calcium Naomi?

[naomi24]

Thanks Maidup. I suppose that could be the reason. She's a very fussy eater.

[ladybirder]

Collagen tablets should sort it. I had the same problem and these had an almost instant effect. Great big things to swallow though - 3 at a time.

[yogasun]

According to information I've read it could be caused by iron deficiency.
The medical name is onychoschizia!
Also possible thyroid problem?
Sqad might be able to assist - in his inimitable way :-)

[Maydup]

She could use a supplement if she doesn't eat much milk and dairy. It might be worth encouraging her as her bones and teeth need it too and the nails might be only the start of it if she's lacking.

[naomi24]

She won't take tablets. She has to take regular medication, and makes a terrible fuss over it. She doesn't drink milk either, other than in tea - but she drinks plenty of that. She'll eat the odd piece of cheese, or a yoghurt sometimes, but that's about it. I'm not sure if that would be enough - or perhaps, as yoga says, an iron deficiency could be the problem. Thinking about it, she doesn't eat much that contains that either.

Thanks for your help. :o)

[Laelia]

& a little warmed olive oil rubbed in to the nails naomi ... teaspoon full if that. Put in a bowl and warm it up on defrost in the microwave .

[naomi24]

Thanks, Laelia. I'll tell her.