Get your Nails Ready for Summer Treat Brittle Nail Syndrome

Have you noticed that your nails peel, split, crack or chip easily? If so, you may have brittle nail syndrome (BNS), a condition which affects roughly 20% of the population.  BNS most often affects women and can be caused by both internal and external problems. Internal issues that may predispose you to BNS include psoriasis, thyroid abnormalities, aging, nail fungus, or effects of chemotherapy. Occupational or environmental conditions which expose your hands to harsh irritants, chemicals solvents, or excessive water may also contribute to the development of BNS.Once your doctor has examined you and ruled out underlying medical conditions, he/she may recommend treatment with a vitamin called biotin. Biotin is an essential micronutrient for all mammals and an integral part of metabolic functions such as:   cell growth, fatty acid production metabolism of amino acids carbon dioxide transfer, and glucose production.

Once your doctor has examined you and ruled out underlying medical conditions, he/she may recommend treatment with a vitamin called biotin. Biotin is an essential micronutrient for all mammals and an integral part of metabolic functions such as: Cell growth, Fatty acid production, Metabolism of amino acids, Carbon dioxide transfer, and Glucose production.

The primary source of biotin comes from foods such as whole-grain cereal, whole wheat bread, leafy green vegetables, eggs, nuts, and dairy products. This source of biotin can be incompletely absorbed because it is bound to proteins in the body. On the other hand, pharmaceutical biotin found in products such as TheraNail_TF is 100% bioavailable and readily absorbed.  This can be purchased at Dr. Lemberger’s Office.

Dr. Lemberger has recommended this supplement to patients
with brittle nails and has seen promising results. Studies have shown that
biotin, at a dose of 2.5 mg/day can improve the health and appearance of nails
for those suffering from BNS. Patience is key however since improvement can
sometimes take 4 to 6 months.

If you have any questions about BNS or feel that you may
have this problem, please ask Dr. Lemberger if this treatment may be of benefit
to you.

Dr. Lemberger is a Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery,  Chairmen Department of Podiatry Centrastate Medical Center and  maintains a private practice at 505 Stillwells Corner Road Freehold, NJ. He can be reached at footcaredoc@yahoo.com or at his office 732-863-7010.