Have you observed your nails splitting? Often nails start splitting at the edge and dermatologists refer to this condition as Onychoschizia. If you remove the upper peel or plate of the nail the lower part becomes thin and brittle and makes nails look unhealthy. It is not a health hazard but timely nail care can help you get rid of the problem. We asked expert dermatologist Dr Shefali Trasi Nerurkar MD Dermatology Trasi s Clinic to shed some light on this condition its causes and remedies. Here are her inputs: Causes of nail splitting: Nutritional Deficiency: Deficiency of essential fatty