Don't remove the skin around your nails

During the manicure process, manicurists often remove or push back the cuticle on the customer's nails, which is the skin near the white part of the nail and covering the nail. In this way, the nail surface becomes more slender and the hands appear more delicate. However, doing so will destroy the physiological function of the nail cuticle, which may cause the nails to become brittle at best and cause paronychia at worst.

The nail cuticle is a thin layer of skin under the nail that protects the nail matrix and prevents the invasion of germs and foreign objects. If the nail cuticle is removed or pushed back, the nail matrix will lose its protection and the subcutaneous tissue will easily become red, swollen and painful. If the infection is serious, it will quickly become festered and form paronychia. If it recurs, it will eventually become chronic paronychia, causing thickening and deformation of the front end of the finger, and it will be difficult to restore it to its original state.

If paronychia occurs, how should you take care of your nails? At this time, try to reduce the chance of direct contact with things with your nails. If the nail cuticle has shrunk or disappeared, soak your fingers in warm water for 10-15 minutes every day, gently dry them with a hot towel, and then massage your fingers to promote the regrowth of the nail cuticle.