What should you know about Eveline SOS brittle and broken nails?

Nails may become thin, soft, flaky or split at the tip when they are repeatedly exposed to water, detergents, solvents, polish removal or friction. Picking at layers and using nails as tools can extend a small break. A single damaged nail may follow an injury, while changes affecting several nails can reflect ongoing exposure or a skin condition.

Look for separation from the nail bed, yellow or white discoloration, thickening, debris, tenderness or changes around the skin. A fungal nail infection is one possible explanation for persistent discoloration or altered texture; it needs confirmation because treatment depends on the cause.

Keep nails short and file rough edges in one direction with a fine file. Wear gloves for dishwashing and cleaning, dry hands and nails carefully, and avoid cutting or pushing back the cuticles. Pause artificial nails, aggressive buffing and frequent remover while the nail recovers. Apply a plain moisturiser to the nails and surrounding skin after washing.

Do not pull off a loose layer or share nail tools. If a product causes burning, redness or swelling, stop using it and wash the area. A clinician can examine the nail and arrange testing when infection, inflammation or another cause is suspected.

Arrange a dermatology review if several nails keep breaking, the change persists despite protection, or the nail becomes thick, discoloured or separated. Seek prompt care for increasing pain, warmth, swelling, pus, a dark streak that changes, or an injury that leaves the nail badly lifted. These features need an examination rather than cosmetic cover-up.

Ask what pattern they see, whether a sample is needed to check for Nail Fungus, and which nail products are safe while the nail grows out. Mention new medicines, skin rashes, occupational wet work and any recent injury.