How To Get Rid Of Hangnails

Hang nails have been given wrong name to the small strips of the skin which separates from cuticle. They are not part of nails. When they come in contact with clothes they can be quite painful.

Why we get hangnails

Hangnails are part of dry skin which gradually grow due to act of nail biting. Hangnails are more frequent in children as children are in habit of biting nails. In adults it is a common problem for those who have tendency of dry skin and for those who have nail biting as a habit.

How To Prevent Hangnails

• Avoid nail biting as from nail biting possibilities of hang nails are more which can turn painful also.
• Don’t let your skin dry so that growth of hangnails can be avoided as hangnails are due to the problem of dry skin.
• Have regular session of manicures and pedicures this will lead to your cleanliness of your nails which in return will avoid hangnails to grow.
• Apply lotion twice a day on your nails and finger tips to avoid hangnails. You can also apply some oil to do that.

How To Get Rid Of hangnails

• Use nail scissors to cut the dry skin which can cause hangnails. Cutting of hangnails can lead to tearing of the skin that can also cause more hangnails and infections. So be careful when you cutting them. Be sure scissors is first dipped in anti-septic or alcohol to avoid infection.
• Soaking hand in water or oil for 5 minutes can be easy method which is not at all painful. When you will follow this method the hangnail will get soft and will be easily removed.
• If you have hangnails on regular basis then doctors advice to soak your nails in an oil or water on daily basis for 15 minutes. Also apply lotion on finger tips and nails on regular basis twice a day.
• If you doing some work on your nails like pushing down the cuticles it is highly advisable to moisturize the nails for avoiding hangnails.
• After removal of hangnails doctors advise to apply anti-bacterial lotion and bandage.
• If hangnails are red in colour then it is filled with pus and has got the infection. It will be good if you see a doctor for treatment to prevent the infection not to grow and damage whole of the nail.
• Having regular manicures will avoid hangnails. Pamper your nails with manicure on weekly basis. When you have hangnails manicurist are also expert in removing pesky hangnails.
• Get rid of nail biting habit as to stay away with hangnails problem.

The above tips may help you to rid of hangnails but if you want this problem should not happen in future then follow all the hygiene tips and always clean your nails and hands properly.