My nail problems are likely linked to my chronic pain and IBS. My doctor can’t do anything much about either my pain or IBS at this point

Hi Mandy. If this issue with your fingernail has always been present then it may not be due to any disease or disorders. It may rather just be due to an anatomical variation in your body. It is highly unlikely that any supplements will be able to change this and the only option you may have is to frequently cut the nail appropriately to prevent it from being an ingrown nail. Speak to your family doctor to ensure that there is no underlying problem that is causing this type of growth of your nail.

Hi Lynn. Thanks for the feedback. Good to hear that it is a relatively minor condition and that your mind has been put to ease.

Thank you for your feedback. My dermatologist says it is onycholysis and told me to take some supplements and not to freak out. He said it certainly was not any type of psoriasis or arthritis. Feel much better now.

Hi Lynn. Don’t get too concerned and make an assumption just yet. Fungal infections of the nail are quite common even if you don’t use acrylic nails, and this could be an infection. Of course psoriasis would also be a consideration if you have skin lesions that have been diagnosed as psoriasis. Yes, it is possible that the nail abnormality is linked to some underlying systemic disorder as you can see from the article above. However, these is no way of knowing for sure until it is assessed by a doctor. If this is the case then there is not much you can do to change the finger abnormality overnight. Rather look towards an infection and read up on simple ways to treat it until you can consult with a dermatologist.

Hi Joy. Weakening on all nails could be due to a nutritional deficiency which cannot be ruled out entirely even though only some nails are splitting. If it is not related to a injury on those fingers then it is possible that these nails are weak for a specific reason. It could be an infection or some other reason that may not be obvious on the surface. It could even be due to some application on your nails, be it artificial nails or nail polish. You have to see a doctor who can assess the condition and make a diagnosis. As you can see from the article above, sometimes nail symptoms could be related to systemic diseases. Your doctor will advise your accordingly.