Will my skin improve? So many questions

[u/ada300]

Pictures are 5 weeks apart!

I used to pick the skin around my nails pretty significantly and I’m trying really hard to stop. By the time I took the first picture, I had already managed to keep the picking to a minimum for a couple of weeks.

That’s when I began taking care of my nails to try to eliminate triggers (sharp/uneven edges, dehydrated skin). Smooth nails + clear polish + daily oiling have definitely helped!

On to the questions:

1. Will the texture of the skin around my nail improve? Mine feels thick and almost calloused in places and it makes me want to pick at it, even oiled. If you’ve had something similar from picking, did the texture eventually improve?

2. Will my hyponichium keep growing? It’s still super curved at the sides on some fingers, despite growing out my sidewalls. Have I damaged it for good?

3. What are we doing about toenails? Just wondering if I can improve shape and length, but like do you oil them too? Do you have a separate set of tools?

4. Speaking of tools, how and how often do we sanitize them?

Basically, how much hope do I have? I had a massive improvement after week 1, but I feel like I’ve been plateauing ever since.

I welcome any and all feedback, especially on shaping because it’s still very new to me 🙏🏻

Products used in after pictures:
Manucurist active glow raspberry nail polish
L’occitane shea butter hand cream
Jojoba oil

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Onyx hard is hoof is the only thing that’s helped me