Hangnails

A hangnail is a small, torn piece of, more specifically or , next to a  or.

Complications
Hangnails can become infected and cause, a type of skin infection that occurs around the nails. Treatments for paronychia vary with severity, but may include soaking in hot salty water, the use of oral antibiotic medication, or. Paronychia itself rarely results in further complications but can lead to, permanent changes to the shape of the nail, or the spread of infection.

Prevention
Daily use of or hand cream may help prevent the formation of hangnails.

Treatment
For home treatment, the recommends, clipping the loose piece of skin with a clean  or , and applying   if the area appears. Persistent hangnails should be evaluated by a.