I can’t tell you how many years it has been since I have not broken or split at least 3 fingernails in a day. They say that Sjogren’s drys out everything even fingernails. Well something amazing happened this week. My new dermatologist suggested a nail cream called Elon. It is lanolin rich mail conditioner. It is on the pricey side of things. It even came with a note reminding me to write a thank you note to whom ever sent it to me. Yeah, that kind of product.
While I was waiting for the cream to arrive ( it is not available in Tucson), I started using Badger Cuticle Care that I got at Artemesia here in Tucson a couple of times a day. This is something that Tracy carries in stock and will not require a thank you note to get.
I have been using both creams a couple of times a day depending on what activity I have planned. I use the Elon when I know I won’t need my hands for a couple of hours, it can be a little sticky. I use the Badger Cuticle Care when I will be using my hands soon because it is not sticky.
I can already see and feel the difference in my fingernails. I did not break a fingernail today or have to use a nail file because of a snag. Even with all the hand washing I do on a daily basis. I know from the information that I read I will have to keep this up forever. I personally think it is well worth the time.
