2006-10-27 09:24:54 · 13 answers · asked by Kristin N 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
You have torn your skin off and possibly it was a deep tear. Wash your finger with soap and water, dry it off well, put some neosporin on it, and put a bandage on it. I've done this so many times it's ridiculous. The pain will subside in a few days. Good luck!
2006-10-27 09:28:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably pulled it out at the root of the hangnail, causing the skin to break and bleed a bit. Clean it thoroughly to make sure it doesn't get infected (it might already be infected). If it's red and tender, it might be infected. If it doesn't get better, see a doctor.
This has happened to me before... don't you just hate hangnails? Now I just try to use a nail clipper to cut the hangnail down without pulling it all the way out. That seems to work better.
2006-10-27 16:27:25 · answer #2 · answered by Lanani 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tissue under the nail is very sensitive, and pulling a hangnail can damage it. Plus it gets irritated as the nail grows back. Keep the area clean and treat it with peroxide to avoid infection.
2006-10-27 16:28:07 · answer #3 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of nerve endings in the cutical and fingertips. Next time clip the hangnail with clippers. You will heal in a few days. I find metholate burns when you put it on but it takes the pain out.
2006-10-27 16:53:45 · answer #4 · answered by bramblerock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have ripped off the cuticle in the "quick"...meaning, you pulled it back too far. If you put a bit of Neosporin on a bandaid and leave it there overnight, you will be much better in the morning. AND make sure you keep your hands clean to avoid infection.
2006-10-27 16:32:57 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs. Jackson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that you injured the "quick" of your nail - sort of the root. Keep it clean and but a little antibiotic cream on it and it'll be good as new in a few days.
2006-10-27 16:32:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably infected. Slather it with bacitracin 3 times a day. Also soak it in warm salt water.
2006-10-27 16:27:06 · answer #7 · answered by WendyD1999 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you have pulled the skin what they call the quick from the side of your finger its nothing to worry about as long as you keep your fingers clean and you dont get an infection try soaking it in salt water or detol.
2006-10-27 16:29:02 · answer #8 · answered by kjw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of pulling them I use a nail clippers and this works well for me with no painful aftermath.
2006-10-27 16:31:38 · answer #9 · answered by normy in garden city 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always findds it helps to soak it in hydrogen peroxide, it will help take away the soreness
2006-10-27 16:28:41 · answer #10 · answered by Sweet Gin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋