Yes—that’s the part I too have trouble with, and that these products and practices help. They also help the nail itself, but fewer people tend to have that problem.
In my explanation should’ve said “Splitting/peeling nails, and troubles with the skin around them, are usually due to insufficient oil …”, sorry.
There’s no reason why you should trust a random Internet person like me with health advice. But think cost/expected benefit. If your hangnails are anything like as painful and distracting as mine were, trying out a tube of nail cream, moisturiser, and a pair of gloves for a week is a small cost compared to even an outside chance that it’ll help. (Unless the use of such products causes big problems for your self image.)
I’ll see if I can find any nail cream at my local supermarket, then. How often should I apply it?
There’s no reason why you should trust a random Internet person like me with health advice.
I’ve seen similar advice on various web pages after I did a Google search on the problem, too. Which means that it’s many random Internet people, which is slightly more trustworthy. ;)
I got mine in a large pharmacist, in case you’re still looking.
How often should I apply it?
I’d be guided by the instructions on the product and your common sense.
For me, a single application is usually enough these days—so long as I’ve been able to leave it on for ages and not have to wash my hands. The first time I used it, when my fingernails had got very bad, it took about three or four applications over a week. Then ordinary hand moisturiser and wearing gloves outside is enough for maintenance. Then I get careless and forget and my fingernails start getting bad again and the cycle repeats! But I’m getting better at noticing, so the cycles are getting shallower, and I’ve not actually had to use the nail cream at all so far this winter. (Although it hasn’t been a very cold one where I am.)
It’s not the nail itself, it’s the skin around the nail...
Yes—that’s the part I too have trouble with, and that these products and practices help. They also help the nail itself, but fewer people tend to have that problem.
In my explanation should’ve said “Splitting/peeling nails, and troubles with the skin around them, are usually due to insufficient oil …”, sorry.
There’s no reason why you should trust a random Internet person like me with health advice. But think cost/expected benefit. If your hangnails are anything like as painful and distracting as mine were, trying out a tube of nail cream, moisturiser, and a pair of gloves for a week is a small cost compared to even an outside chance that it’ll help. (Unless the use of such products causes big problems for your self image.)
I’ll see if I can find any nail cream at my local supermarket, then. How often should I apply it?
I’ve seen similar advice on various web pages after I did a Google search on the problem, too. Which means that it’s many random Internet people, which is slightly more trustworthy. ;)
:)
I got mine in a large pharmacist, in case you’re still looking.
I’d be guided by the instructions on the product and your common sense.
For me, a single application is usually enough these days—so long as I’ve been able to leave it on for ages and not have to wash my hands. The first time I used it, when my fingernails had got very bad, it took about three or four applications over a week. Then ordinary hand moisturiser and wearing gloves outside is enough for maintenance. Then I get careless and forget and my fingernails start getting bad again and the cycle repeats! But I’m getting better at noticing, so the cycles are getting shallower, and I’ve not actually had to use the nail cream at all so far this winter. (Although it hasn’t been a very cold one where I am.)
(Almost a month late, sorry.)
I would take a recommendation from Doug as strong evidence that something is a good idea, FWIW.