dougclow comments on Stupid Questions Thread - January 2014 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: dougclow 15 February 2014 02:48:20PM 0 points [-]

:)

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 start getting bad again and the cycle repeats! But I'm getting better at noticing, so the cycles are getting shallower, and I've not actually had to use the nail cream at all so far this winter. (Although it hasn't been a very cold one where I am.)

(Almost a month late, sorry.)