One day your manicure looks so good, you wonder if you’ve missed your calling as a hand model. The next day, you start to notice that your nails have started to split and peel. What’s going on? “The ...

Keeping your nails moisturized is key to preventing splits. Apply a good quality hand cream or nail oil regularly, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a serious problem with my fingernails splitting and coming off at the edges. I have tried biotin and keratin for almost a year without results. I am an 89-year-old man who takes ...

"I also always have a gentle, non drying nail strengthener or treatment base coat on hand, something that supports the nail ...

You’ve tried everything—expensive strengthening polishes, countless supplements, and religiously wearing gloves for household chores. Yet your nails still split, peel, and break with frustrating ...

Applying oils like vitamin E or coconut oil can help hydrate nails and prevent ridges from forming. Regular cardiovascular ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Peeling nails can happen because of too much or too little moisture, aging, or damage ...

Dear Dr. Gott: You have answered several letters from people with fingernails or fingertips that split. I have found something better than Bag Balm for this condition. The only thing that has worked ...

Dear Heloise: I’m a retired senior citizen who became a widower about five years ago. It didn’t take me long to realize that I was a complete novice around the house, especially in the kitchen. Then I ...