@VanillaGhostie ah, my husband mentioned biotin just for the breakage, but i didn't want to add anything if my doctor didn't say. On the other hand, I did also recently read (from another member here) about the NAC, but thanks for the reminder. I actually used to take this, but i don't remember what for exactly and I ran out and my doctor didn't ask about it...i mean, i probably should've reminded him....I'll think about it. I'm really sick of all the medicine and vitamin/herbal supplements I'm already taking though. Sigh!

btw, I was rubbing my cuticles again right before posting here. *facepalms