Delamination 2 July 2021 The nail plate consists of many layers of nail cells. A dryness or even a minor trauma on the distal edge of the nail plate can cause the bonds between the layers to break. It is also known as peeling nails. Synonyms: peeling nailsRelated Articles: Can Onycholysis be a sign of Thyroid Disorders?Nail Plate Calcium Deficiency: What White Spots Really MeanNails Peeling Off After Gel? Here’s What You Need to KnowGlossary: Lamellar dystrophyDo we really need all of those oils and lotions for our nails or is it just sales marketing madness?