Tip - Healthy Fingernails

By Hklbrries

I want healthy nails!

Dear Heloise: My nails tend to peel and crack, but I don't want to get artificial nails, which might make my nail beds more brittle than they already are. I'd like healthy nails. What can I do?— Cait E. in PhiladelphiaThis is a classic Heloise Hint that has left many with beautiful, strong nails. Treat them with white (otherwise known as colorless or decolorized) iodine. Before running out to a big chain drugstore, call around, especially to local or independent pharmacies, and ask the pharmacist if the store has iodine available. It may be kept behind the counter in some states, or your pharmacist may be able to order it for you if you ask. If all else fails, check online using a search engine and typing in the words "white iodine."

To treat damaged nails, use a cotton swab or a nail-polish brush (cleaned thoroughly with nail-polish remover) to spread colorless iodine on JUST the tips of your nails. After doing this daily for one week, begin to use the iodine only once a week. Continue until you see that your nails are getting stronger.

While using white iodine, DO NOT use hydrogen peroxide or any products that contain hydrogen peroxide, or you will end up with yellow or orange fingertips. Remember, when cleaning up around the house, use rubber gloves to protect your hands and nails.

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Adapted from reporternews.com

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