Hangnail
Hangnail
A hangnail is a dead, dried, torn piece of skin near a finger nail made up of keratin.It is usually caused by dry skin or biting of the nail. Hang nails are prevented with proper moisturization of the skin.
They should be cut using nail scissors or a clipper, otherwise it may lead to a painful infection called paronychia.
People with a hangnail should cut it all off and rub hand lotion into the cuticles 2~3 times a day.
The term “hangnail” can be misleading for it is not an actual part of the nail, but it can include a bit of nail hanging loose from the rest of the body of the nail, yet still attached to the nail bed.
It is colloquially known as a “catchy” or as in the UK, a “stepmother’s blessing” or a “quick”
The term “hangnail” can be misleading for it is not an actual part of the nail, but it can include a bit of nail hanging loose from the rest of the body of the nail, yet still attached to the nail bed.
It is colloquially known as a “catchy” or as in the UK, a “stepmother’s blessing” or a “quick”