12/04/2026
STOP ripping hangnails ā Youāre causing infection
Ripping tears your skin and lets bacteria in. Thatās why it gets red and swollen.
Do this instead:
1. Use clean nail clippers
2. Cut hangnail at the base ā no pulling
3. Apply antibiotic ointment
Heals in 2-3 days. No infection. No pain.
Educational tips only. Not medical advice.
Source: American Academy of Dermatology
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