Does Alcohol Affect Your Fingernails?

Does Alcohol Affect Your Fingernails? Dermatologist Dr. Debra Jailman, M.D. explains that the dehydration side effect of alcohol impacts more than just your skin, but your nails too. “With excessive drinking, your nails will become brittle, more prone to peeling, dry and easier to break,” she explains. What does alcoholism do to your nails? Dermatologist