We’ve been asked several times by publications that serve nailcare professionals about manicure tips for Raynaud’s sufferers. While we don’t consider our organization to be experts on nailcare, we have been able to offer some advice to the nailcare community on the subject. And since we also get nail related inquiries from fellow Frosties, we wanted to share our response to some of the questions asked by nailcare professionals:
What nail issues are associated with Raynaud’s?
While there’s limited information on the subject, it is documented that the reduced blood flow to a Raynaud’s patients’ nails can cause them to become brittle with longitudinal ridges. We’ve also read that the reduced blood flow from Raynaud’s can potentially slow nail growth.
While it’s logical that in severe cases the lack of oxygen to the fingertips could potentially result in nail issues, it appears these problems are not just experienced by those with the most severe secondary form of Raynaud’s. Unfortunately research hasn’t offered helpful suggestions on how we should best deal with these nail concerns.
Is there any reason why a person with Raynaud’s should not get a manicure?
One major issue for someone with Raynaud’s as it relates to manicures or pedicures is the presence of digital ulcers. While we doubt someone with painful finger or toe