Tips for Strong, Healthy Fingernails To maintain healthy fingernails, avoid infections, and improve nail appearance, try the following tips: *.Keep your nails clean and dry. *.Avoid nail-biting or picking. *.Apply moisturizer to your nails and cuticles every day. Creams with urea, phospholipids, or lactic acidcan help prevent cracking. *.File your nails in one direction and round the tip slightly, rather than filing to a point. *.Dont remove the cuticles or clean too deeply under your nails, which can lead to infection. *.Dont dig outingrown toenails. See a dermatologist if they become bothersome. *.Avoid nail polish removers that contain acetone or formaldehyde. *.Bring your own instruments if you get frequent manicures. *.If you have artificial nails, check regularly for green discoloration (a sign of bacterial infection). *.Eat a balanced dietand take vitamins containing biotin.
Posted on: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 05:59:12 +0000
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