Passing On Good Things (Nail & Skin Products)
 

For those of you suffering from broken, peeling, onion-skin thin nails from treatment, a friend and fellow survivor told me about Quimica Alemana Nail Hardener. Nothing worked for her nails except this, and within just weeks, she had long, gorgeous nails again--an asset she prided herself on.
Also, for extremely dry heels and bad hands, my onco nurse recommended Callex. I've done pretty well with the old tried-and-true remedies learned in beauty school (Vaseline and cotton gloves), but she tells me this product works far better than any. Willing to try.
Good luck, all.

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Hello,
First of all, I'm always amazed to read that you survived WTC so traumatic.
Here in France there's a product called Evonail that's great. My nails never recovered until I started using it. It's not glossy like a nail polish, just disappears into the nail.
Health and happiness
Sarah

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Hi, Sarah,
Yes, I'm amazed myself that I got out of that, especially looking at the aftermath. While in it, and before the destruction, I'm not sure any of us could've believed it'd be that bad. I keep it in my medical signature but I am ABSOLUTELY positive it had a major affect on my overall health.
Thanks for sharing Evonail. I'll bet I could find it if the other one isn't for me, possibly on EuroBeautyMart or the like.
Karen

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It literally took two years after carbo/taxanes to get my nails back. They never turned black but they did get very weak and thin. They are normal now, on Navelbine. I hope they stay that way on Xyloda but from what I hear, that may not happen.

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I found Evonail on this website and just ordered a bottle. Thanks so much for the tip.

http://www.myevolife.com/page/Evonai..._Solution.html

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Karen,

Thanks for the tip on strengthening nails. I keep mine very short, but sometimes they split.

Joan

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You know, it seems like such a small thing but my nails have yet to recover fully from chemo. I will look into these products. My nails have never been strong but since chemo they break and peel so easily. I keep hoping that thye will improve but not yet. Thanks.

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Thanks! my nails are sooooo bad. I could just look at them and they seem to peel or break off. I have tried everything and nothing has worked... I'll give this a shot :)

k.

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I received the Quimica yesterday and I notice a difference already! I am used to walking around with a nail file all day. Today I don't have to! I read all the reviews on Amazon (in one case there are 94 with a 4-star average rating) and listened to my source about possible burning when applying. It didn't burn, so I tried a second coat, and then it did burn a little. It felt queer but stopped after an hour or so. It's better than my nails hurting all day. So, for what it's worth, looks excellent--
Karen