What is the problem? 

The menopause upsets the balance of the skin and changes the quality of hair and nails. Many menopausal women notice that their nails become brittle, soft and wrinkled or split. A nail is made up of several plates of keratin, a natural protein. If the keratin is brittle or damaged, problems with the nails occur.

What are the reasons for this?

Fluctuations in hormones also play a role here. The natural drop in oestrogen leads to dehydration of the nails, which slows down keratin production, which in turn results in brittle nails.

In addition to hormonal causes, nutritional problems and certain diseases can also affect nail growth.

What solutions are available?

Always remember to keep yourself well hydrated, as this is important for healthy nails and skin. Ideally, you should drink at least two liters of water a day and avoid coffee and sugary drinks.

Moisturizing your hands is the easiest way to improve the quality and strength of your nails. A good quality hand cream with vitamin E is certainly a good investment.

B vitamins (including biotin B8) and vitamin C are involved in a well-functioning immune system and the cell renewal of skin, hair and nails. In this way you increase the resistance of the nails. A supply of zinc and calcium can also be helpful.