{"id":30441,"date":"2020-11-21T11:45:13","date_gmt":"2020-11-21T11:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nailknowledge.org\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=30441"},"modified":"2026-04-07T09:28:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T09:28:20","slug":"distrofia-lamelar","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/nailknowledge.org\/pt\/glossary\/lamellar-dystrophy","title":{"rendered":"Distrofia lamelar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What is Lamellar Dystrophy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lamellar dystrophy describes a condition where the <strong>layers of the nail plate split and peel away from each other<\/strong>, usually at the <strong>free edge of the nail<\/strong>. The nail appears to separate into thin sheets or flakes, giving the tip of the nail a <strong>ragged or peeling appearance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This condition is also commonly known as <strong>lamellar splitting<\/strong> ou <strong>onychoshizia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How it Appears<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Typical signs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thin layers of the nail plate peeling at the free edge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A rough or frayed nail tip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nails that split into several thin layers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased brittleness of the nail plate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Usually affects fingernails more than toenails<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The nail plate itself often remains <strong>otherwise healthy<\/strong>, but the outer layers separate due to weakness between the keratin layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Causes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lamellar dystrophy is usually caused by <strong>repeated physical or chemical stress<\/strong> to the nail plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common contributing factors include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Frequent contact with <strong>water and detergents<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeated <strong>wet and dry cycles<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over-filing or excessive <strong>trauma mec\u00e2nico<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeated removal of nail coatings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Solvent exposure<\/strong> such as acetone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Naturally <strong>dry or brittle nails<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases it may also be linked to <strong>nutritional deficiencies, ageing, or underlying health conditions<\/strong>, although these are less common causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Considerations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For nail professionals, lamellar dystrophy indicates that the <strong>nail plate is weakened and fragile<\/strong>. Care should be taken to avoid further damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best practice includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gentle filing techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoiding aggressive buffing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimising repeated chemical exposure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encouraging the use of <strong>conditioning treatments or nail oils<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping nails at a <strong>shorter length<\/strong> to reduce splitting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Enhancements may require caution, as excessive preparation can worsen the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Refer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the nail splitting is <strong>severe, persistent, painful, or accompanied by other nail changes<\/strong>, clients should be advised to seek advice from a <strong>medical professional<\/strong> to rule out underlying conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resumo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lamellar dystrophy is a <strong>common nail plate condition where the layers of the nail split and peel<\/strong>, usually due to environmental stress and repeated trauma. 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