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My fingernails tend to splinter more and break Don't know if HU, ET or old age????

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@1995victoria I just read your post, but I’m interested in if your fingernails have improved. I always had great nails, but terrible hair! My hair is very thin and very fine. My ears stick out if I wear it straight. My doctor put me on Hydrea 500 mg. twice daily. My nails are now brittle, and the skin under them is blackish to dark brown. I was so exhausted, I thought I had COVID again! My platelets fell to around 250 and my doctor wanted me to keep taking that much Hydrea. I begged for a lower dose as my platelets were still dropping. He prescribed 500 mg once a day. Fatigue improved, but my nails continue to grow darker. My hair is falling out, but maybe it would have anyway as I am 75. Who knows? That part is most annoying! I would like to paint my nails, but that hasn’t worked too well as the brittle tips keep braking, peeling, and my unsteady old hands make a mess of it though I keep trying! These are small matters though compared to a stroke or embolism! I hope you have continued to improve ! I am rooting for us all!