Stupid Questions Thread - January 2014

RomeoStevens

Haven't had one of these for awhile. This thread is for questions or comments that you've felt silly about not knowing/understanding. Let's try to exchange info that seems obvious, knowing that due to the illusion of transparency it really isn't so obvious!

I'll see if I can find any nail cream at my local supermarket, then. How often should I apply it?

There's no reason why you should trust a random Internet person like me with health advice.

I've seen similar advice on various web pages after I did a Google search on the problem, too. Which means that it's many random Internet people, which is slightly more trustworthy. ;)

I got mine in a large pharmacist, in case you're still looking.

How often should I apply it?

I'd be guided by the instructions on the product and your common sense.

For me, a single application is usually enough these days - so long as I've been able to leave it on for ages and not have to wash my hands. The first time I used it, when my fingernails had got very bad, it took about three or four applications over a week. Then ordinary hand moisturiser and wearing gloves outside is enough for maintenance. Then I get careless and forget and my fingernails... (read more)