splitting fingernails and cuticles
12-11-2010, 03:21 PM
#62
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I have tried everything. What helps me the most is plain old Vaseline. I put hand cream (not lotion) on my hands at bedtime and then I put a on very small amount of Vaseline. The amount is very small - more like a slight film on my hands. I do this sometimes during the day, especially if my hands have been in water.
12-11-2010, 04:31 PM
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We were given Tea Tree Oil you apply it to nails and rub in all around, Got mine at health food store.
Originally Posted by mim
I do a lot of hand quilting in cooler weather and my nails are splitting again. I don't mean the ridges on the nails -- my doc told me yars ago that it meant getting older. I was not amused.
My nails split in layers which means that I have to keep them really short. Does anyone have any ideas -- I use hand lotions, etc. Perhaps there is one I haven't tried.
I found one in NZ that worked but haven't been able to find any here in the US
Thanks -- Mim
My nails split in layers which means that I have to keep them really short. Does anyone have any ideas -- I use hand lotions, etc. Perhaps there is one I haven't tried.
I found one in NZ that worked but haven't been able to find any here in the US
Thanks -- Mim
12-11-2010, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by mim
I do a lot of hand quilting in cooler weather and my nails are splitting again. I don't mean the ridges on the nails -- my doc told me yars ago that it meant getting older. I was not amused.
My nails split in layers which means that I have to keep them really short. Does anyone have any ideas -- I use hand lotions, etc. Perhaps there is one I haven't tried.
I found one in NZ that worked but haven't been able to find any here in the US
Thanks -- Mim
My nails split in layers which means that I have to keep them really short. Does anyone have any ideas -- I use hand lotions, etc. Perhaps there is one I haven't tried.
I found one in NZ that worked but haven't been able to find any here in the US
Thanks -- Mim
12-11-2010, 05:22 PM
#67
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You need B Complex. It will make the nails strong & stop most nail issues. I have done vitamins and herbs for over 25 years and you need some supplements. If they are chipping, peeling, cracking or break easily, it shows a general nutritional deficiency and insuffiecient hydrochloric acid and protein. You also need minerals. Most drs. won't prescribe these things. You can also apply pretrolleum jelly on each nail and rub it in and it will help strengthen them. But to solve the other issues, you need some supplements.
12-11-2010, 06:12 PM
#68
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Problems with nails can indicate all sorts of problems from vitamin/mineral deficiency to thyroid problems. Not wearing rubber gloves when washing up or using chemicals when cleaning can be a cause as well. I do not recommend self - medication, as taking too large a dose of some vitamins can be toxic as well. I would suggest you have a good medical check - up to make sure you don't have any underlying problems or even fungal infections in your nails and take it from there. I keep very short nails because of thyroid problems causing them to be fragile, so I know how frustrating it is for a crafter.All the best with finding a solution.
12-11-2010, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
Have you had your thyroid checked? My thyroid was always in the normal range but I found out it wasn't normal for me. It took a good Dr. to figure out I needed to take Synthroid to see if that helped my cold feet, cold hands, thinning hair, dry skin, always tired, weight gain, and general feeling not so great but not sick. My nails started to grow and be strong. It won't hurt to find out if your thyroid is in the low normal range. Ask your Dr. Most Drs. are now aware that 9 out of 10 women have thyroid issues.
12-11-2010, 06:34 PM
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go to a doctor that specializes in thyroids - i've had trouble for years and on meds but recently was sent to a specialist and he ordered labwork for TSH, Free T4 and Free T3 tests. Our local doctor's clinic couldn't do these tests, had to go to hospital and even they didn't do one of them and had to send it to another more specialized lab. The 'free t3 & t4' is not the same as regular T3 & T4.
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