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What Causes Dry Hair And Soft Nails In An Adolescent?

hi, my daughter who is nearly 17 suffers from very dry frizzy hair that breaks off very easily, her nails are soft as well. she also has a very distinct body oder, that is not a normal body oder smell. obviously as a teen girl this causes her much distress. I have had her bloods tested twice and they are normal. I wonder if it is a food intolerance?
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Hello,
Welcome to healthcaremagic.com and thanks for sharing your concern with us.
Frizzy nails and soft nails can be seen due to diverse conditions . Most common cause of such issue is related with overuse of cosmetic treatment , if it's the cause then stopping overuse of such treatments will resolve the issue . Other common cause of such symptoms is related with vitamin deficiency specially Biotin, iron deficiency , inadequate protein in diet and dehydration . Other possible causes includes thyroid problems .
I would recommend to get thyroid tests done and complete blood count as well . Start taking biotin supplement .
Increase the intake of sardines , beans , egg yolk , nuts.
If you will follow these tips then certainly will see the change . Discuss further with your healthcare providers .

Best Regards,
DR.S.TOMAR
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What Causes Dry Hair And Soft Nails In An Adolescent?

Hello, Welcome to healthcaremagic.com and thanks for sharing your concern with us. Frizzy nails and soft nails can be seen due to diverse conditions . Most common cause of such issue is related with overuse of cosmetic treatment , if it s the cause then stopping overuse of such treatments will resolve the issue . Other common cause of such symptoms is related with vitamin deficiency specially Biotin, iron deficiency , inadequate protein in diet and dehydration . Other possible causes includes thyroid problems . I would recommend to get thyroid tests done and complete blood count as well . Start taking biotin supplement . Increase the intake of sardines , beans , egg yolk , nuts. If you will follow these tips then certainly will see the change . Discuss further with your healthcare providers . Best Regards, DR.S.TOMAR