If you wear polish, put the white iodine on the underside. Do this daily for only one week, then just once a week. Don't go overboard -- it will make nails more brittle. Too often, too much makes ...

I've never heard that iodine strengthens nails, but I will tell you from a lifetime of use, it can kill nail fungus infections. It works better if you can use a dropper rather than the brush.

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Dear Sally: The hint for weak nails is what I call white iodine (also decolorized iodine or colorless), and here's how you use it ...

Cait E. in Philadelphia This is a classic Heloise Hint that has left many with beautiful, strong nails. Treat them with white (otherwise known as colorless or decolorized) iodine. Before running ...

Dear Readers: This is in response to a letter about weak nails and the use of white iodine to help strengthen them. I have received a ton of e-mails, letters and faxes from readers stating that ...

Dear Readers: My column last year that recommended using decolorized iodine to help strengthen weak and brittle nails, well, really struck a nail! Ouch! It seems that many women are having ...

My nails are so sad — they are very soft and break easily. A friend told me that you have a solution for this problem. Can you help? Mary, I'm sure your friend is referring to white iodine ...

Dear Heloise: I've heard that white iodine helps to strengthen fingernails. Is that true? If so, what is the procedure? Thank you. - Linda S., Eastland, Texas Yes, Linda, white (decolorized or ...

I've never heard that iodine strengthens nails, but I will tell you from a lifetime of use, it can kill nail fungus infections. It works better if you can use a dropper rather than the brush.

Dear Dr. Gott: I have been using decolorized iodine for my nails, which have been splitting and shredding. It has worked wonders. When I went to get another bottle, the pharmacist was out and had ...

I've never heard that iodine strengthens nails, but I will tell you from a lifetime of use, it can kill nail fungus infections. It works better if you can use a dropper rather than the brush.

DEAR READERS: This is in response to a recent letter from a reader in my column about weak nails and using white iodine to help strengthen them. I have received a ton of e-mails, letters and faxes ...