What causes painful inflamed nail beds and how to find relief

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What causes painful inflamed nail beds and how to find relief

Paronychia, an inflammation surrounding the nails, can be caused by fungi or bacteria. Maintaining clean nails is essential to prevent infections.

After finishing the comic, don't you feel as though your nails and surrounding flesh have ached alongside it? Don't rush to leave just yet; there are still a few "little surprises" in store for you!

1. In addition to nail-biting and pulling on hangnails, frequently digging into the nail crevices or using toothpicks to remove debris can also be damaging to the skin around the nails! While keeping your nails clean is important, you must be gentle; the desire for cleanliness should not lead to self-harm.

In addition to bacteria, fungal infections, especially those caused by Candida, can also lead to paronychia. This often manifests as peeling, whitish, itchy skin around the nails, rather than merely presenting with redness, swelling, heat, and pain. In such cases, antibiotic ointments may be ineffective; antifungal ointments will need to be employed!

Frequent nail treatments, such as manicures, applying false nails, and using low-quality nail polish, can weaken the nails and harm the surrounding skin. Acetone removers and UV lamps also pose hidden risks! It is advisable to space out nail treatments by at least one month to allow your nails time to "breathe."

There are numerous online videos demonstrating "self-digging ingrown nails" that may appear satisfying to watch, but the associated risks are considerable! Using unclean tools and improper techniques can easily result in more severe infections or even injuries to the nail bed, which could lead to permanent growth issues for the nail. It's best to leave such matters to the professionals!

Remember: nails and skin are meant to coexist harmoniously and should not be treated as adversaries. Ensuring proper care means treating your daily activities, such as walking and gripping, with gentleness!