It does not measure weight. 1  1 dry pint = 1/2 dry quart. 2  1 dry pint = 1 1/2 cups (when referring to fruit around the size of blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc) 3  1 dry pint = 550 ml.  1 dry pint = 33.6 cubic inches = 550 cubic cm.
some of the possible common medical causes of brittle nails may include iron deficiency anemia plummer vinson syndrome malnutrition ectodermal dysplasia fungal infections
They're often a sign of a fungal nail infection or injury, but can sometimes indicate a more serious underlying disease. Visit your GP if your nails have changed in colour, texture, shape or thickness and you don't know why (you haven't injured your nails or been biting them).ometimes, brittle or crumbly nails can be caused by: 1  a fungal nail infection, which can be cleared by taking a course of antifungal tablets (this especially tends to be the cause for crumbly toenails). 2  a skin condition called lichen planus, which can just affect the nails.