I do so sympathise with you ladies experiencing this problem. This happened to me after chemo (which was four years ago now) and I think it was one of the most difficult of the side effects to cope with. I dont think there is anything which can reliably prevent it. I believe some hospitals may provide ice-baths, which presumably work on the same principle as cold capping for hair loss. I painted my nails purple, which may work for some people but didnt for me. On the positive side I enjoyed having purple nails so much that once my nails grew back (and they did, and stronger than before) I continued and never having used nail varnish pre chemo, now have a whole collection of striking colours, which are often admired. In fact I have been painting them as I relly to this message. Look after yourselves ladies, there is light at the end of the horrible tunnel you are going through.
