hangnail
Sign in to saveA hangnail is a small piece of skin or nail next to a fingernail or toenail. Hangnails are typically caused by having dry skin, trauma to the fingers, or ingrown nails.
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- The bottom finger has a hangnail.
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A hangnail is a small piece of skin or nail next to a fingernail or toenail. Hangnails are typically caused by having dry skin, trauma to the fingers, or ingrown nails.
Hangnails can become infected and cause paronychia, a type of skin infection that causes inflammation around the nails. Hangnails may also cause pain if pulled as they may remain attached to living skin.
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