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Brittle Nails and the ElderlyChanges in the nails of the elderly Although brittle nails can affect anyone, the elderly appear to be more predisposed. We do know that many changes occur to nails as we grow older. Some of these changes include*:
bed and matrix (loss of elastic fibers or elastosis)
yellow, brown or grey - increase nail surface curvature
- loss of nail lunula or 'moons' To make matters worse, some elderly may have difficulty caring for their nails. Lack of flexibility, vision and motivation can be troublesome with regards to providing adequate elderly nail care maintenance - especially with respect to toenails.
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Nails become brittle if their water content drops below 16%. Brittle nails are relatively common in people over 60 years of age and often have the following characteristics:
As a person ages, his or her nail water content decreases. This can be prevented by avoiding activities that dehydrate or encourage water loss in the nail bed (see Nail Care DOs and DONT's). Minimizing the loss of water content is also a key strategy in preventing the development of brittle nails in the elderly.
To this end, a moisturizing cream can be helpful. Having said this, a hydrating lacquer such as SoftCoat is is significantly more effective (see Hydrating Brittle Nails - Cream vs SoftCoat) at restoring nail water content and providing stronger, smoother and healthier nails. "The test of any civilization is the measure of consideration and care which it gives to its weaker members".*
* Singh G, Haneef NS, Uday A. Nail changes and disorders among the elderly. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2005;71:386-92
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