title: Brittle nail syndrome: treatment options and the role of the nurse.
abstract: Dermatology nurses are uniquely positioned to assess brittle nail syndrome, a multifactoral disorder, in conjunction with a physician, and to help develop a therapeutic plan. Once underlying causes are identified, dermatology nurses can support patients in nail care and assist the dermatologist in promoting treatment compliance.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Richard K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Scher
authors.forename: Philip
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Fleckman
authors.forename: Bonita
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Tulumbas
authors.forename: Len
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: McCollam
authors.forename: Phyllis
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Enfanto
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D001710:Biotin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010808:Physical Examination; D012307:Risk Factors; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing
chemical_list: D001710:Biotin