Painful split fingernails help please

Hi there Sam my nails became split broken and fragile while I was on the taxol so I put acrylic nails  on them and that just gave the nail underneath time to grow and heal. The acrylics weren’t long but just acted as a buffer for my finger tips. It helped heaps . I had them on for about 5 months and  now just have them done with the gel polish which is great to help keep them strong I finished chemo oct last year.  Make sure you go somewhere decent to get them done though to reduce your infection risk. Margie xx

It could be a form of dermatitis and a good idea to see your GP Dr. Mine gave me an antibiotic ointment good for all sores and pimples that are harder to heal since treatment.

And this is from BCNA website 

https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/treatment/chemotherapy/nail-changes/

Hi Sam
Ouch!  I have put a link here as they say you need to be careful that you don't get an infection

http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/side_effects/nail_changes


I hope the article will give you some help in getting relief

Take care sending you a virtual hug