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Onychoschizia or splitting of the fingernails is a common problem seen by dermatologists. The term onychoschizia includes splitting, brittle, soft or thin nails. Onychoschizia is more common in women. Only very rarely are internal disease or vitamin deficiencies the reason (iron deficiency is the most common).nychoschizia or splitting of the fingernails is a common problem seen by dermatologists. The term onychoschizia includes splitting, brittle, soft or thin nails. Onychoschizia is more common in women. Only very rarely are internal disease or vitamin deficiencies the reason (iron deficiency is the most common).
Splitting Fingernails. Fingernails can crack and break because of several reasons. The most common factor being, nail-hardening products and nail polish that may be drying up the nails. However, sometimes health imbalances can also make the nails brittle and cause them to split. Fingernails are made up of a structural protein called keratin.