Clear iodine procedure

DEAR DR. GOTT: What is the process for using clear iodine on nails?

DEAR READER: Clear iodine can be applied with a cotton swab directly onto nails to combat ridges and splits. The product will work best if applied before bedtime, after showering or at other times when the hands will not be immersed in warm water for a period of time.

Decolorized iodine hard to find

DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a 74-year-old female. Over the years, my nails have gotten worse. They are thin, ridged, splitting and shredded. I have tried several remedies that were supposed to help, with no change.
In one of your answers to someone who wrote about this problem, you advised using decolorized or white iodine. I cannot find either product and hope you can advise me where to purchase it. I do not have a computer, so I cannot order it online. Is there a pharmacy that might have it available? [Read more...]