How To Look After Nails During Chemo. Some breast cancer patients find themselves with brittle discolored nails nails that lift from their fingers or nails with small lines or indentations during treatment. Experiment with nail polishes in darker shades to cover up discolourisation.
Whilst nail issues are not usually a serious side effect of chemotherapy they can nevertheless be annoying and painful. Plus nail damage such as hang nails torn cuticles or lost nails can allow bacteria in which could lead to infection which can be serious if the. Experiment with nail polishes in darker shades to cover up discolourisation.
Try soaking your toes in warm water for a short period of time before clipping your nails as this will soften them and may prevent splitting or.
There are different ways to help look after your fingernails and toenails. If you are taking a taxane drug especially docetaxel consider applying cold packs to nails for 15 minutes before the infusion of the drug during the infusion and for 15 minutes after the infusion. The most clinically proven method to protect the nails from chemotherapy is to use a polyphenol rich balm t the nail beds 1-2 times a day from as early as possible in the chemotherapy. The following tips can cover up any nail blemishes and help keep your nails free from infection.