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Fingernails. Help pls.

Veroni1
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Hi all. Hope you are all coping well with whatever you are going through. 

I'm looking for some help/ advice. 

My nails have gone funny. I won't go out without them covered bya dark  nail varnish as they look terrible. I know it's due to the chemo I had 3 fec and 2 docitacol . Last one was cancelled as I had every side effect  going.  Thankfully I've completed the chemo and radiation therapy however my nails r not doing so great. Any tips on what it is and how to help grow them properly again 

 

 

 

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  • Hello Veroni1

    Hopefully, we've some ladies here on the forum who can share their tips and advice for nail care. I do know that using quick-drying nail polish can dry out your nails more so be careful about the type that you use. You might also want to have a look at using a topical nail oil or moisturising cream that you can apply to help as well. 

    I do hope that they improve for you! 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello Veroni1

    Hopefully, we've some ladies here on the forum who can share their tips and advice for nail care. I do know that using quick-drying nail polish can dry out your nails more so be careful about the type that you use. You might also want to have a look at using a topical nail oil or moisturising cream that you can apply to help as well. 

    I do hope that they improve for you! 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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