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Please provide some do's and don'ts on improving fingernail and toenail appearance.

18 doctors weighed in across 18 answers
Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Biting your nails will lead to risk of infections such as paronychias.

Answered 12/10/2015

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Always: Always cut ur nails at 90 degree angles.

Answered 6/1/2014

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Ignore: Keep the nails cut straight across, avoiding slanted cuts since that may lead to an ingrown nail.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Only: Only use a nail salon with the highest sanitation practices to avoid infection, fungal and other.

Answered 6/28/2014

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Ask your doctor to examine your unpolished fingernails and toenails for signs of disease & nutrition.

Answered 7/31/2014

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Never: Never cut your cuticles, only push them back gently. Use creams to keep cuticles from drying out.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Ignore: Use gloves when gardening to save nails.

Answered 6/29/2014

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Ignore: Avoid exposing nals to excessive moisture. Use your own nail polish at salon.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Ignore: Don't bite your nails. It might create a higher risk of getting infections.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Ignore: Consider supplements with biotin and deep sea fish protein to improve nails add clear coat to protec.

Answered 11/21/2014

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Dr. Richard Taddeo answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Take: Take the supplement Biotin. Drink plenty of water and avoid exposing nails to extreme temperature.

Answered 10/24/2014

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Ignore: Keep feet and hands clean, moisturized and trimmed properly.

Answered 12/11/2014

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Ignore: Alternate shoes from day to day. This prevents fungal and bacterial growth.

Answered 12/21/2014

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Ignore: Cut your nails straight across. Never try to remove ingrown nails yourself!

Answered 1/23/2015

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: Do clean your nails daily. If you see discoloration see your podiatrist.

Answered 2/7/2015

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Dr. Kelvin Barry answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: Especially for Ladies: do not leave nail polish on toenails for long periods (continuously).

Answered 4/19/2015

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Ignore: Clip toenails in a square shape to avoid ingrown nails.

Answered 10/6/2015

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: When it comes to nail health, a new coat of paint won't fix the problem.

Answered 6/4/2017

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