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Health Tip: Caring for a Hangnail
By LadyLively on April 3, 2014
A hangnail — a small piece of skin that tears away from a nail — can be annoying, painful and if not cared for, become infected.
The American Academy of Dermatology suggests how to care for a hangnail:
- Never rip off the skin.
- Before touching a hangnail, carefully wash hands with soap and water.
- If the area is sore or red, apply antibiotic ointment and wrap the area with a bandage to protect it from germs.
- If the area doesn’t feel better within a few days, see a doctor.
Source: HealthDay
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