Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to brittle splitting nails:

1. Do my symptoms indicate brittle splitting nails?
   
   
2. Should I be concerned over the fact that I have brittle splitting nails?
   
   
3. What actions may have caused me to develop brittle splitting nails?
   
   
4. Is it possible that an internal disease is behind my brittle splitting nails?
   
   
5. What are my treatment options?
   
   
6. How can I prevent brittle splitting nails?
   
   
7. Should I avoid nail polish?
   
   
8. Would I benefit from taking vitamin supplements?