Please share some do's and don'ts when it comes to nail care.

Don't: Don't cut the cuticles - they serve an important purpose in protecting your nail.

Do: Do cut nails in contour with the toes. Do not trim down the sides or corners.

Keep: Keep nails clean and dry to prevent bacteria from collecting under the nail.

Cut: Cut your toenails straight across and rounded slightly in the center.

Nail: Nail problems are more common if you have diabetes or poor circulation.

Don't: Don't let a nail technician cut or push back your cuticle. It may allow an infection to develop.

Do: Do not bite your fingernails. You can transfer infectious organisms between your fingers and mouth.

Nail: Nail problems are more common if you have diabetes or poor circulation. If problem, see a dermatologist.

A: A dr can safely remove an ingrown nail, even if diabetic.

Best: Best time to trim baby's nails is right after bath. Use baby nail clippers or soft nail file.

Cut: Cut your toenails straight across and then use a file to round the edge.

Don't: Don't cut the nails at an angle, if you do this will promote ingrown toenails.

Do: Do use a file or emory board to thin the top of the toenail.

Do: Do use a topical liquid anti-fungal to the toenails if thick and/or yellow.

Most: Most diabetics should not cut their own toenails...Check with your doctor.

Cut: Cut your toenails straight across without digging in the corners.

Nail: Nail fungus can respond to oral olive leaf extract.

To: To help prevent ingrown toenails, use a cuticle stick to help push the skin away from the nail.

To: To help prevent toenail fungus use an anti-fungal spray in your shoes.

To: To help prevent toenail fungus use a liquid antifungal on your toenails.

Most: Most commonly prescribed oral medication for fungal toenails has an effective rate of 70%.

There: There are topical treatments for fungus in toenails that work better than pills.

Ingrown: Ingrown toenails should be treated by a podiatrist.

Nicotine: Nicotine stained nails- rub lemon on nails. Next rub each nail individually using the rind. Rinse.

Stained: Stained nails- apply base coat containing protein before application of colored polishes.

Frail: Frail nails? Soak finger tips & nails in warm olive oil x 10 minutes.

Don't: Don't bite your nails. Not good for your nails or your teeth.

Apply: Apply moisturizer daily to the nails as you would dry skin to help with dry, splitting nails.

Pitting: Pitting in nails may be psoriasis. Do get treatment, and stick with it till cleared.

Do: Do not leave nail spurs at corners. These spears are the cause of ingrown nails.

Don't: Don't use nail polish everyday. Our nails need sunlight to stay healthy.

Trim: Trim nails with scissors/clipper, don't file or use nails as tools. Use Alpha hydroxy cream daily.

Take: Take a multivitamin with biotin and zinc to help strengthen nails.

For: For brittle nails, dermanail can be used to strengthen nails.

Dip: Dip your nailbrush in baking soda & scrub to soften your cuticles.

Most: People may think treating toenail fungus is easy. Fact: topical medicines are mostly useless.

No: No bite nail polish may help patients avoid painful and embarrassing nail biting.

Fungal: Fungal nails are not normal and need to be treated.

Cutting: Cutting straight across the nail will prevent ingrown nails.

All: Myth: all nail salons are bad and can lead to fungal infections.

Patients: Patients with diabetic foot symptoms should immediately get evaluated by a podiatrist.

Avoid: Avoid products that can damage or dry out your fingernails, such as formaldehyde-containing polishes.

DON'T: Don't let them grow too long. More likely to break. Want length? - use glue ons!

Nail: People often bite their nails out of habit. Habits can be broken.

Excessive: Excessive nail biting is sometimes a symptom of obsessive compulsive disorder.

Nail: Wearing nail polish can be a deterrent to biting your nails.

Nail: Keeping your nails trimmed short makes one less apt to bite.

Nail: People who spend money on manicures may be less likely to bite their nails.

Nail: To avoid biting broken nails use clippers or a nail file to repair them right away.

Nail: If your bitten off nails embarrass you, that would be a good reason to stop biting.

Nail: If you bite your nails due to stress, try yoga instead of biting.

Keep: Keep your nails clipped and smooth so that you don't accidentally scratch baby's tender skin.

Nail: You may be less apt to bite if applying lotion or sun screen to fingers/ nails often.

Nail: Substitute the behavior of drinking water when you have the urge to bite your nails.

Nail: If you bite your nails to relieve stress, try meditation instead.

Want: Want fingers and nails that are stained brown? If yes - keep smoking. If no - stop smoking.

Nail: If you bite your nails due to boredom try exercising instead.

Cuticle: Moisturize with oil before use of an orange stick. Never cut too much cuticle.

Nail: Nail biting: putting polish on children's nails may help them stop biting.

Never: Never apply artificial nails if you have an infection of the nails or the skin around them.

When: When toes and toe nails get gross, it is time to see the podiatrist.

Never: Never share nail care instruments (unless sterilized before using).

Cuticles: Cuticles protect new nail as it grows. Clean up cuticles but never make it your goal to remove them.

Apply: Apply cuticle removing solution before use of an orange stick. Never remove too much cuticle.

Use: Use nail clippers instead of regular scissors.

Nail: If you bite your nails due to stress, try acupuncture instead.

Moisturize: Moisturize cuticles regularly.

Using: Using nail polish removers without acetone is one way to protect against brittle nails.

Brittle: Try to limit use of nail polisher remover to twice a month.

Nail: Bitter tasting products (stop the bite) applied to the nails can stop biting fast!

Brittle: Brittle nails? Protect hands/ nails in the cold with gloves or mittens.

Brittle: Brittle nails? Wear gloves when working with harsh household chemicals.

Don't: Don't let your nails stay wet. Visit dermatologist for ridges and pits in nails for treatment.

Avoid: Avoid gel manicures if you have lupus. Some have reported lupus flares from the uv light used.

Wear: Wear gloves if you have to, to remind yourself to stop bitting your nails.

Dont: Dont cut your cuticles to keep them healthy rub some vaseline in the nail beds.

Maintain: Maintain a source of iron intake as iron deficiency anemia can result in scalloped nails.

Myth: It's a myth that: fungal infections of nails are easy to treat.

Doctor's: Doctor's all agree, "do not bite finger nails". Infections can come.

Don't: Don't trim your nails if you're diabetic. See doc if any changes are seen. Inspect your nails.

Artificial: Artificial nail overlays can cause significant infections. Be careful where you get your nails done.

Don't: Don't cut cuticles or bite them. Moisturize them regularly

Don't: Don't cut or bite cuticles and do moisturize them regularly

Do: Do keep your fingernails dry and clean.

When: When you use hand lotion, rub some into your finger nails and cuticles, too.

Do: Do moisturize cuticle area 2prevent crack/peeling.Don't use fingernails as tools to pry things open.

Wear: Wear gloves to protect your nails and cuticles from housework, washing dishes and gardening.

Coating: Coating nails with polish do not protect or prevent them from breaking and splitting

Trim: Trim nails with clipper instead of scissors.

Do: Do you your nails done if you wish. Don't forget to judge the cleanliness of the establishment.

Nail: Nail care in patients with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease can prevent loss of limb.

Elderly: Myth: elderly don't need pedicure. Fact: they have more reasons to take extra care of their feet.

Aquaphor!: Aquaphor! i love it. If your feet get dry in the winter, use aquaphor ; put on socks before sleep:).

Folic: Folic acid, zinc, vitamin d, and biotin will help improve the strength and growth of your nails.

Artificial: Artificial nails come with a risk of infection, damage to underlying nails, and allergic reactions.

fungus: Fungus infection of toe nail, trim as much as possible and apply Vicks vaporab once or twice a day.

Do: Do get regular help with toenail care if you have diabetes ; never wear shoes that are too small!

Ignore: Don't dig out ingrown nails- it can lead to infection and increase pain. See a doctor.

Don't: Don't use the same nail clipper for your fingernails and toenails. Eww.

Consider: Consider taking estrogen replacement. Women who do are healthier and live longer.

Ignore: Getting a manicure can keep you from biting your nails.

Wear: Wear flip flops in the public showers and pools. This reduces fungus infections in toenails.

Ignore: Keep nails shaped and free of snags by filing with an emory board. Gently wash with a nail brush.

Ignore: Artificial nails do not cover up brittle nails (psoriasis). They make them worse.

Ridges: Ridges maybe psoriasis. Worth a visit to a rheumatologist or dermatologist.

Ignore: The older u get, the more u need help. Regular pedicures r great ;> $ also.

Ignore: Avoid trauma to nails, can lead to fungal infection.

Ignore: The most common cause of ingrown toenails is cutting your nails too short, leave them as long as toe.

Ignore: Use a file to round the corner of your toenails, that way there are no sharp edges to cause injury.

Ignore: Biting nails is unsanitary and can lead to infectious conditions.

Ignore: As it is important to keep your hands clean it is to keep your nails clean.

Ignore: Cut nails straight across and even with end of fingers and toes to prevent ingrown nails.

Ignore: Don't bite your nails, they are a great source of infections.

Ignore: Keep your fingernails dry and clean.Trim your nails regularly.moisturizer often ;finger and cuticles.

Ignore: Donot bile Nails .and while washing hands. Do wash thoroughly under the nails.

Ignore: Do moisturize your nails and cuticles by using oils or plain petroleum jelly ointment.