My fingernails have been breaking down to the skin?

Question

my nails have been splitting down so far it reaches the skin and it is painful at times been keeping my nails really short to try and counter act this but it isn't working

Answer 1

Try OPI-Hard as Nails. You put it on several times a day and it will help strengthen your nails.

Answer 2

Maybe your nails are brittle.  Take biotin, it helps keep your hair, skin, and nails healthy.  It might take some time to see a difference though since they'll have to grow out.