Damaged Nail

I know this is going to sound a bit silly, but it wouldn't be the first time I sounded a bit silly - so here goes: Does anyone know how to repair a seriously damaged fingernail? Currently, I have a big problem with the nail on my right index finger.

For as long as I can remember, I've been a nail biter. To cover the ragged edges, I started wearing artificial nails - both from a salon and the kind you get at the drugstore - years ago. I don't wear them all the time, but I do wear them frequently; especially now, since I can't grow all 10 nails. The problem is that the nail splits from tip to cuticle, just to the right of center, once it grows out even the slightest bit. Obviously, I've seriously damaged the nail bed, since it's been splitting for about 3 years.

I have tried gluing the split tip, to allow it to grow and strengthen - didn't work. The glue drove me nuts and I just ended up picking at it until it came off and the nail split again. Artificial nails aren't a really good choice, either. They're tough on all of my nails.

Any ideas would be immensely appreciated.






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