Hi John. It is so very, very nice of you to think of me and I do appreciate the thought and concern. But, have you ever seen what the nails look like when so affected? (There are some computer sites that do show this.) Wish I could take and send photos. My age and ignorance of this prevents or I would do so. What goes on to the nail would enter in to the skin as it is exposed. The nail is sort of just sitting on the skin and is peeling, pitting and curling around. It can very easily catch on anything and be pulled away. Painful. I really do not think there is anything that can be done until they heal which can be years. I know of others including men that wear the gloves for protection. I know that you are appreciated by many of us who use this wonderful site and I thank you.