Getting hangnails on your hands is not a sign of vitamin deficiency! Let's clear up 5 major myths about hangnails once and for all

For friends who don't know why they repeatedly have thorns and can't resist tearing them apart, you can continue reading.

We have compiled a frequently occurring barbed question and answer, and the following barbed guide is helpful for friends who repeatedly grow barbed, can't resist tearing barbed, and want to improve barbed——

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Is having thorns on your hands a sign of vitamin deficiency?

Long thorns are not really due to vitamin deficiency.

Skin problems caused by vitamin deficiency are indeed rare. If it occurs, it is often chronic, long-term, and accompanied by other physical problems, such as poor growth and development compared to peers, and long-term and serious dietary problems.

Inverted spines, medically known as periapical peeling, refer to small patches of epidermis that are abnormally raised in the stratum corneum of the skin, resembling spines in shape.

The skin around the nails is actually a 'congenital barb holy body'.

The skin around the nails is relatively thinner than other parts of the fingers, without sweat and sebaceous glands as natural moisturizers, making it already dry. If alkaline soap and detergent are frequently used in daily life, it will exacerbate skin dryness.

Combined with frequent rubbing of finger skin, such as playful children, people who do a lot of housework, and those who love to bite their nails, they are more likely to experience hand spines.

How can I get rid of repeated spikes on my hands?

Overall, barb is caused by dryness and friction. To improve it, it is necessary to moisturize and reduce friction.

The first step is to use a clean tool to cut off the thorns, never tear them.

The correct approach is to first use a clean nail clipper or a specialized barbed trimmer to trim off the raised part. Tools can be disinfected with iodine or alcohol beforehand, but be careful not to use rusty ones.

The second step is to moisturize the skin around the nail and minimize friction as much as possible.

Develop the habit of applying hand cream in daily life, and pay attention to the skin around the nails when applying it.

Special fingertip oil can also be used, which has stronger sealing properties and is beneficial for forming a protective layer and softening keratin.

Reduce the use of alkaline cleaning products in daily life, avoid strong friction and prolonged exposure to water when dealing with thorns, and remember to dry them promptly.

Can a barbed wound be infected when in contact with public goods?

Will you be infected with AIDS when contacting public goods?

The possibility is very low.

Take nail enhancement tools as an example. The possibility of AIDS virus on the tools is very low. Even if there is, most of them are inactive viruses. AIDS virus will be rapidly inactivated after leaving the body, and can not survive for three hours under normal temperature and dry environment.

In addition, even if nail tools come into contact with wounds, the likelihood of residual trace amounts of virus entering the wound and being infected is still less than 0.3%. The prick wound on the hand is small and can still provide barrier protection, reducing the possibility of infection.

Do I need to break a cold when coming into contact with rusty objects?

Don't be afraid, there's usually no need to fight. The barbed wound only came into contact with rust, and the possibility of contracting tetanus is very low. It can be disinfected with iodine to protect the wound.

Whether the wound needs to break the cold depends on the degree of damage and the cause of the injury.

This type of wound is relatively shallow and does not damage subcutaneous tissue. It is only a case of epidermal abrasion and does not require breaking the cold. In clinical practice, it is recommended to break a cold only for cases where rust, iron objects are deeply embedded, or open wounds are relatively large.

Can seafood become red and swollen after wound treatment and be infected with marine Vibrio vulnificus?

The wound only shows slight redness and swelling, and does not support the manifestation of marine Vibrio vulnificus infection. Disinfect it first and then apply ointment for treatment.

The infection routes of marine Vibrio vulnificus include food infection and wound infection. The characteristics of marine Vibrio infection are rapid onset and progression, with blisters appearing on the wound within 24-48 hours, accompanied by redness, darkening of the skin, and severe pain and fever symptoms.

Suggestion: If there is a wound on the hand, do not directly touch seafood or seawater.

What should I do if I tear off the barb and the wound becomes red, swollen, and suppurative? Firstly, it is recommended that everyone avoid tearing as much as possible. If you can't resist tearing, pay more attention to the condition around the nail and handle it in a timely manner.

The most common consequence is redness, swelling, and pain in the fingers, which can be disinfected with iodine and treated with topical mupirocin ointment.

If there is obvious suppuration, it is recommended to go to the dermatology department of the hospital for professional disinfection and debridement treatment.

It is not recommended to break through household tools by oneself. Improper operation can easily lead to the spread of infection and even cause systemic infections.

Remember, if repeated redness, swelling, heat, and pain occur after several days of disinfection, and the situation worsens, you must go to the hospital immediately!

Severe wounds may develop into osteomyelitis of the toe bone, which requires long-term antibiotic treatment, surgical debridement, or even osteotomy.

What should I do if I also have thorns on my feet?

The foot has a lot of movement, and coupled with the friction between the skin and socks and shoes, it is also easy to develop spikes.

Try to wear comfortable and comfortable shoes in daily life, while also keeping them moisturized. If there is a wound, it can be treated the same as the hand.

Here is a reminder that tinea pedis can also cause thickening of the stratum corneum, resulting in peeling and scaling. Please pay attention to distinguishing between them. If you cannot make a judgment, you can go to the dermatology department of the hospital and use a fungal microscope to clarify.

Don't tear off thorns when they grow, do plenty of moisturizing in daily life; Disinfect the wound immediately and seek medical attention promptly if it worsens.

Wishing everyone to develop hands without thorns as soon as possible.