Walk On The Wild Side by Lou Reed Songfacts. 1  This song is about cross-dressers who come to New York City and become prostitutes.  2 Little Joe refers to Joe Dallesandero, who was also one of Andy's kids in the factory.  3 Holly, Candy, and Jackie are based on Holly Woodlawn, Candy Darling, and Jackie Curtis.
If you are taking a prescribed or over the counter medicine for a medical condition then you may find that one of its side effects is brittle hair. Or your medical condition itself may be responsible for your hair problem. For example, an under-active or over-active thyroid can result in dry or thinning hair.
In this article, weâll explore the common causes of brittle nails and explore some nutritional cures. Common Causes of Brittle Nails. Low Thyroid (Hypothyroidism) â Brittle nails are sometimes a sign of a more serious illness. One of the most common causes of brittle and breaking nails is low thyroid, also called hypothyroidism. In hypothyroidism, your body does not produce enough of the thyroid hormone, leading to symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, dry skin, brittle nails, depression, constipation, memory trouble, and irregular periods.