title: [Cosmetology and brittle nails].
abstract: The knowledge of manicure techniques and nail cosmetics compositions are a prerequisite to the understanding of their potential side effects. The brittle nail syndrome is a common problem that roughly affect 20% of women. We will review the etiologic hypothesis, describe the various presentations, and suggest a treatment for this perplexing problem.
authors.affiliation: Policlinique de dermatologie, Hôpital Saint-Louis 75475 Paris. abimelec@wanadoo.fr
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Abimelec
mesh_terms: D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009264:Nails, Malformed / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D017592:Skin Care / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D003358:Cosmetics
vernacular_title: Cosmétologie et fragilité unguéales.