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Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on nail care.

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Biting: Biting your nails is not a good idea especially if you have fungus.Eat lot of fruits & veggies.

Answered 4/11/2013

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Clip: Clip & file but not to short; nail care creams do help; signs of infection yell help!

Answered 5/19/2014

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Do: Do for your nails what you do for your skin: moisturize!

Answered 4/12/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Nail: Nail growth: tap your nails on a hard surface. Might drive others batty but helps with growth.

Answered 5/6/2013

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Manicures: Manicures can be a source of fungal infections or wart infections involving the nails and cuticles.

Answered 6/17/2013

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Trim: Trim the nails to help prevent lifting of the nails which may lead to bacterial or fungal infection.

Answered 11/2/2014

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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Biotin: Biotin is a b complex vitamin that can help your nails grow and remain healthy.

Answered 6/24/2013

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ingrowing: Ingrowing nail needs to be evaluated by the podiatrist for preventing and treating its complications.

Answered 6/28/2013

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Nails: Nails are protein and are damaged by soaps and detergents. Protect your hands with gloves.

Answered 7/4/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Nail: If you bite your nails when stressed, try squeezing a stress ball instead.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Manicure: Manicure & pedicure is a good way to have health nails; not expensive & worth the time.

Answered 12/23/2013

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Biotin: Biotin supplements can help strengthen weak nails. Keep nails clean and free of tears and breaks.

Answered 8/25/2013

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Keep: Keep them rounded, and leave the cuticles alone.

Answered 8/31/2013

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Keep: Keep nails trimmed short and rounded. Do not cut your cuticles.

Answered 8/25/2013

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Dr. Zahid Niazi answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Eating: Eating a healthy diet will give you better nails.

Answered 5/15/2015

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Trimmed: Trimmed nails look so nice. Don't forget cuticle oil. File, file, polish, smile.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Treat: Treat any infection present. Trim your nails regularly. If you're diabetic, see a specialist.

Answered 9/6/2013

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Dr. Gebrehana Zebro (formerly Woldegiorgis) answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ginger: Ginger is a great product to help with nausea and vomiting related to pregnancy.

Answered 4/17/2015

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Dr. Janet Turkle answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Twenty: Twenty nails have we. The sloths in the trees have three. Per foot, keep them clean.

Answered 4/24/2015

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Don't: Don't cut cuticles and moisturize them if they get hard or dry. Don't bite either!

Answered 4/2/2015

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

A: A trick for healthy nails is daily care.

Answered 4/2/2015

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Eating: Eating a balanced diet will help make strong nails.

Answered 10/9/2016

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Take: Take 2500 mcg of biotin daily. Never cut cuticles, only push them back.

Answered 9/13/2013

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Trimming: Trimming to best length. Keeps nail from bad infection. Just as they should be.

Answered 5/8/2016

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To: To keep your nails and body healthy , avoid nail products that contain formaldehyde or toluene.

Answered 3/24/2015

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Do: Do not ignore cuticle inflammation. Trim only the part of the cuticle that has started to lift away.

Answered 5/13/2015

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Discoloration,: Discoloration, painful ingrowth of nail plates, should prompt doctors visit.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Have: Have a good diet and don't smoke.

Answered 3/7/2014

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Dr. Andrew Bronstein answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Be: Be careful how you trim your nails, or you may get "pair" of "nicks" on ya!

Answered 6/10/2017

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Dr. Andrew Bronstein answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Trim: Trim edges square not rounded. Cuticle care with lemon butter cuticle cream.

Answered 6/10/2017

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Trim: Trim your nails straight across rather than following their contour, to avoid ingrowth.

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. Jon Spiers answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Inspected: Inspected daily, not too short must we cut them infection is bad.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Trim: Trim nails with proper clipper instead of scissors.

Answered 3/24/2014

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Dr. Ramon Garcia-septien answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Wear: Wear gloves w' the tips of fingers cut of.

Answered 4/24/2015

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Biotin: Biotin and zinc and selenium can be helpful supplements for nails and hair.

Answered 9/30/2013

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Trim: Trim nails straight across never peel them back and tear out or google: podiatrists.

Answered 5/14/2015

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Trim: Trim them straight across and use a nail file to smooth the edge.

Answered 10/1/2013

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Dr. Edward Kuhnley answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Trim: Trim nails round and smooth; inspect, respect, and protect; moisturize daily.

Answered 10/2/2013

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Aquaphor!: Aquaphor! i love it. Put it on your hands and feet twice a day or more if you are easing frequently.

Answered 12/22/2014

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Dr. Olivia Liao answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

biotin: Biotin is a great supplement for growing nails.

Answered 10/3/2015

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Healthy: Healthy diet will help in keeping your nails healthy.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Biotin,: Biotin, of the vitamin b complex, not only helps hair but is great for great nails. 5000 u daily.

Answered 1/19/2014

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clip,: Clip, file, wash and clean polish, stencil, beautiful dry, smiling, good day.

Answered 10/9/2015

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Don't: Don't bite them ; don't pick the hang nails around them. Eat healthy and take vitamins ; fish oil.

Answered 4/15/2014

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sparkle: Sparkle shine with gorgeous talons, make sure hygenic salons.

Answered 10/13/2015

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Make: Make sure you can still see the corners of the nail after trimming to avoid ingrown nails.

Answered 10/24/2013

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Clean: Clean nails underneath and top well, daily with nail brush, liquid soap ;hot water to limit sickness.

Answered 5/7/2016

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Gelatin: Gelatin caps, calcium supplements, vit d all help nail strength ; health.

Answered 5/7/2016

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: More sunlight to your nails can help with color, texture and smoothness.

Answered 11/12/2013

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Ignore: Monitor your nails because they can be a sign of health or disease.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Jane Steiner answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ignore: Sounds like you want to stop biting your nails. Wear gloves whenever you can.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Ignore: Fake (acyrlic) nails are to be avoided as is over-exposure to acetone in removing nail polish.

Answered 11/28/2013

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Ignore: Don't bite your nails it can result in fungus infection of nail beds.

Answered 12/20/2013

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Dr. Tod Haller answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Don't bite your nails! keep them clean. Sorry not a haiku.

Answered 12/18/2013

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Dr. Tod Haller answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Use a nail polish called "bite it" to stop bail biting.

Answered 12/18/2013

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Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: After applying artificial nails wear gloves when washing dishes, cleaning or gardening.

Answered 12/24/2013

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ignore: Overuse of nail polish can turn the nails yellow.

Answered 1/3/2015

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ignore: Keep your nails well trimmed and filed.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Nail haiku: Good nutrition counts, be gentle with cuticles, avoid cigarettes.

Answered 1/29/2014

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Ignore: Wear gloves when cleaning or washing dishes and the vitamin biotin is good for hair and nails.

Answered 6/11/2014

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Ignore: Don't bite your nails. Can result in fungus infection of the nail beds.

Answered 2/2/2014

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Ignore: Trim your nails when long. Use as fewer chemicals on them as possible. Don't bite your nails.

Answered 2/3/2014

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Dr. Elise Sadoun answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Sterile instruments. No hangnail biting/tearing. Lotion, nutrition.

Answered 2/16/2014

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Dr. R Condon Hughes answered

Specializes in Dermatopathology

Ignore: Keep them clean and trim don't cut too short or too long pick up your trimmings!

Answered 2/18/2014

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Dr. Sarandeep Makkar answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Applying olive oil on the nails make them shiny and strong.

Answered 12/10/2014

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