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 cle… ...

DEAR HELOISE: While looking for colorless iodine, I came across your column. I've never heard that iodine strengthens nails, but I will tell you from a lifetime of use, it can kill nail fungus ...

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: For the first week, apply it on your nails (just the tips) daily.

To treat damaged nails, use a cotton swab or a nail-polish brush (cleaned thoroughly with nail- polish remover) to spread colorless iodine on just the tips of your nails.

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 problems… ...

I've had acrylic nails for the past 10 years and finally decided to give my fingernails a "rest." My nails are so sad — they are very soft and break easily.

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 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 clea… ...

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 ...

Dear Heloise: While looking for colorless iodine, I came across your column. I've never heard that iodine strengthens nails, but I will tell you from a lifetime of use, it can kill nail fungus ...

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 ...