a hangnail is a strip of skin that separates from the side of the cuticle. trim the skin of the hangnail with a pair of clean scissors. do not bite or pull at a hangnail, because the skin may tear. a torn hangnail may become tender and swollen, and infection may develop.
current as of: november 16, 2023
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clinical review board all healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.