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Sumiko at 62: Nails also age – and gel manicures don’t help
With age, nails become thinner, duller and more brittle. Keep them moisturised, trim them gently, protect them from chemicals, and eat a balanced diet.
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We might not always notice it, but nails also age.
ST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO
“No, it is not fungus,” the dermatologist declared after a quick look at my fingernails.
I had gone to see her because the skin around both my thumbs had become extremely dry. The top part of the nails had also lifted slightly from the nail bed, leaving yellowish-white patches.
