topic Re: POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO BRITTLE, SPLITTING NAILS in Beauty

POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO BRITTLE, SPLITTING NAILS

Carolm — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 01:06:45 GMT

I recently saw my dermatologist for another issue, and I asked her about my splitting nails. She suggested that I take biotin, and she also mentioned a topical product called Genadur, it requires a prescription. It's made by a Swiss manufacturer, in Italy. Its water soluable, but the reviews on line were really good. However, very pricey and not covered by insurance. Has anyone used Genadur, and what results did you have. There is a similar product sold on Amazon (ships from Europe) that is about 10% of the cost of Genadur that also has very good reviews. I'm tempted to try it first. Any information you might have would be appreciated.

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henderson — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 01:28:57 GMT

Andrew Lessman's Hair, Skin & Nails has good reviews. He's always having specials on HSN.

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DowntonAbbey — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 01:33:30 GMT

Thank you for the information so what is the brand with Amazon? Also biotin has done nothing for me since 1999...........what is that going on well its 19 years so out with biotin.

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DowntonAbbey — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 01:38:09 GMT

Please give us the name of the product we can get on amazon. You gave us great information but we need the name of the product that might work buying from amazon. You will not be held accountable if it does not work.

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makena — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 02:01:53 GMT

@Carolm I take Biotin and it really has helped make a difference in my nails. For the drying, brittle problem, I use a cuticle creme made in Switzerland called Mavala. It's the best thing I've tried. I'm sticking with it.

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Carolm — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 02:32:24 GMT

The product on Amazon is Isdin Betalfratus. I haven't compared the ingredients between the two products, so that is something to consider. Let me know if you order and whether or not it works for you. I will do the same.

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Montana — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 03:34:40 GMT

Biotin does nothing for my hair, but always helps my nails. I need to start taking it again.

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DowntonAbbey — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 03:47:10 GMT

Thank you for the answer of what else we can use. I will try and figure it out.

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DowntonAbbey — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 03:53:27 GMT

I just looked up the Isdin Betalfratus and it is about $77 at amazon and it is a tiny bottle and it is for the appearance of nails and to fill in grooves one review I think and it says nothing about strength of nails.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 04:40:09 GMT

@Montana wrote:
Biotin does nothing for my hair, but always helps my nails. I need to start taking it again.

I took high doses of Biotin for over a year and it did absolutely nothing. Lessman's hair and nails capsules gave me an upset stomach and also did nothin

I think the solution for good nails is in the genes and there's not much you can do to overcome bad ones. I've tried about everything in the marketplace to no avail.

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151949 — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 04:48:10 GMT

First & foremost - ask your Doctor to do thyroid studies (bl. work) because thinning hair and brittle splitting nails are the first sign of a bad thyroid. With anything on your body you don't want to treat the symptom - you want to find out WHY you have a symptom and treat the cause.

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Mrsq2022 — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 04:56:57 GMT

I've had my thyroid checked and my hair is very thick but nails are ridged, crack and are brittle. I wash my hands a lot but try to use oil on my nails at night. I gave biotin and honest try over 6 months and I didn't see improvement. I'm curious what vitamin I must be missing, or does this just Come with age? Perhaps I should try to always were a base coat so that my n@ked nails aren't so exposed to water and Handsoaps? I'm at a loss too, and don't want to take any medication purely for something so cosmetic in nature.

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Desertdi — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 07:49:00 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@Montana wrote:
Biotin does nothing for my hair, but always helps my nails. I need to start taking it again.

I took high doses of Biotin for over a year and it did absolutely nothing. Lessman's hair and nails capsules gave me an upset stomach and also did nothin

I think the solution for good nails is in the genes and there's not much you can do to overcome bad ones. I've tried about everything in the marketplace to no avail.

@Kachina624 I've always had crummy nails......and so has my one female cousin. I also think it's in the "genes".......because I've tried everything else, too.

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Sweet_Serenity — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 11:35:54 GMT

When I lived in Hollywood wore acrlyic nails. Retiring moving to the Adirondacks several years ago no longer wanted. Began taking Nature's Bounty Biotin along with Nature's way Alive women 50 plus multi vitamin. Nails grow and are very strong! Can't stand long nails. Trim every two weeks. Swear seems nails grow faster than I can keep up with. Never wear polish. Short clean nails.

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marky — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 11:59:51 GMT

Try Nailtiques Formula 3. I use Formula 2 and it has made a huge difference. You can buy it at CVS. I also went to the Nailtique website later on and purchased the item that you can drop into the formulas if they start to thicken. Thickening can happen with numerous openings of the tiny bottle. I never have to throw any away because of thickness since I purchased this item. I always use a coupon at CVS to save $. I have gifted the Nailtiques to several friends and they love it too. I read about it here on this forum years ago. Absolutely works for me so you might give it a try. Be sure and read the instructions.

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Sweet_Serenity — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:06:00 GMT

@151949 wrote:
First & foremost - ask your Doctor to do thyroid studies (bl. work) because thinning hair and brittle splitting nails are the first sign of a bad thyroid. With anything on your body you don't want to treat the symptom - you want to find out WHY you have a symptom and treat the cause.

Excellent point! Completely agree.

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SilleeMee — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:34:41 GMT

I used to take biotin sups but after many months I didn't see any improvement in my nails or hair. So I switched to another sup...bamboo silica. My nails grow fast, which I'm not crazy about, and they strong and healthy. I can't get over how shiny my hair is now, too! Grows fast! One other thing about this silica is that it helps the skin with collagen production. In fact, the collagen molecule is largely made up of silica.

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queendiva — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 14:44:58 GMT

I am seeing good results with Lessman's Marine Collagen. Have not been to the nail salon since before Christmas. No polish needed. Before using, my nails and cuticles were a cracked, ugly mess. Now my hands look great, even during the middle of winter.

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depglass — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 15:32:02 GMT

The only thing that works for me is TIPS. I've tried other oils, believe me, my fingers are a constant science project. I have found that nail polish simply makes them worse. Right now I'm trying Julep, the pink one that supposedly lets the oxygen in, some of it anyway. After two months, they haven't started breaking or splitting again. Knock on wood.

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Carolm — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 15:45:51 GMT

@DowntonAbbey wrote:
I just looked up the Isdin Betalfratus and it is about $77 at amazon and it is a tiny bottle and it is for the appearance of nails and to fill in grooves one review I think and it says nothing about strength of nails.

@DowntonAbbey -When I looked yesterday, a bottle of Betalfratus was about $36.00 and yes it is a tiny bottle, but according to the reviews it lasts months. I will look again today. As I mentioned before, I am going to test and see if my two splitting nails improve. I've tried all of the products people have mentioned with no success, and as for my thyroid, I have beautiful hair, but I will ask my doctor next time I see him about a thyroid test. Good luck to all on your search for something that really works.