fingernails

[196912]

is anyone suffering with brittle fingernails. Mine are just peeling off and I’m left with just the skin underneath.

I know it’s just cosmetic but my hands look awefull.

grateful for any advice. Xx

[Thebonecollector]

try taking biotin supplement and paint them with salt Hanson hard as nails. It worked for me . Hope it works for you.

[Flowerinbloom]

I also have had brittle nails for years and have tried various things but now just paint them to cover the nails.

I could never grow them so keep them short which helps the look! If I leave them to grow even slightly they break at the edges and I can peel them off which you shouldn’t be able to do.

My toe nails are not brittle they are the opposite they are hard and thick and as I can’t physically cut them myself more due to my hands and not being able to bend down and go to the chiropractor.

I have tried different methods to change the nails but none have actually worked for me.

[Onedaymore1 in reply to Flowerinbloom]

Same for me, weak, brittle, vertical ridges, squared off & not round over the nail (not the tips) And, my toenails, are overalls strong & an effort to cut! I have Fibro as well.

[Flowerinbloom in reply to Onedaymore1]

I also have rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis as well as obviously fibromyalgia.

I was told the ‘nail’ problem was linked

[SpinalPain in reply to Flowerinbloom]

hi, I have read that psoriatic arthritis also causes damages to nails and nail beds. which peel off.

[Kitten-kat23]

Mine too.

[Sparkimoore]

I use Leighton Denny RENOVATE tiny tube, bit only tiny bit needed.. When nails really bad, mine too tight now, ise DAILY FOR 2 wks.. his advice. Dont paint in this time as renovate needs to be massaged into whole nail. Its expensive but v good. If you cant find it, try his renovate OIL capsules bit i dont think theyre anywhere as good..

Good luck!

Rose

[Yassytina FMA UK Volunteer]

Some great advice here for you , Ive learn something new on the forum x

[Twin4Life]

You may have a fungal infection affecting your nails. I'd see your GP or maybe ask a pharmacist about it.

[Flowerinbloom in reply to Twin4Life]

It’s definitely not fungal I have had them checked by a specialist.

We seem to have the same nail issues brittle ridges etc and I was told by the professionals that is is linked to the conditions I have

[DjangoReinhart]

Yes, and I find it's worse when I'm having a flare.

[Gigiruth]

Hi 196912I have this and use Tropic nail oil. I think the actio of rubbing the oil in every day helps the circulation too.

There are other makes.

Some supplements have been suggested.

The vertical lines I have split,my nail lady said site of old injury and I think she is right ( hand shut in car door)

They get thin if I have false nails or gels.

They need to breathe

My are much better when I take the time.

Have to not use harsh cleaning products or they flake.

We are delicate blossoms.x

Take care

Gigi

[Hollyhock123 in reply to Gigiruth]

Echo this for me. Good to know about Tropic, I’ve just purchased that!

[196912]

thank you all so much for your advice and love.

I know it’s not the worst of symptoms but they are sore and look awful.

Much love to you all my friends.

[Maud-ie]

Yes! Keep them short and oil them every day (especially when you go to bed). I only paint mine for special occasions now. They barely survive beyond the end of my fingertips.