A burr on the finger can provoke the development of bacterial inflammation

A burr on the finger not only looks unaesthetic, but can also cause pain, bleed, and, if a bacterial infection is attached, lead to the development of panaritium with severe inflammation of the finger.

The nail fold and cuticle, where burrs most often appear, are distinguished by thin and delicate skin, which dries out very quickly due to adverse external influences or internal diseases.

Dry skin cracks and tears, such superficial tears of the skin can occur at any age in men and women.

Causes of a hangnail and possible complications

Areas of exfoliated epidermis around the nail plate are most common in patients with dry and sensitive skin. Even with a slight deviation from careful hand care, such skin quickly loses moisture, becomes thinner and is injured at the slightest impact.

Other causes of burr are the most common:

• poor-quality edged manicure;
• microtrauma;
• hypovitaminosis;
• skin irritation from household chemicals;
• prolonged contact with water;
• winding and exposure to frost without gloves;
• use of poor quality nail polishes.

The cause of thinning and rupture of the skin, the appearance of a burr may be a metabolic disorder, dysbacteriosis. A burr appears if there is a habit of biting nails, if the body lacks trace elements due to rigid diets.

The main danger of a burr is that  damaged skin allows Staphylococcus aureus, fungal infection, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and some other pathogens to enter, causing an inflammatory process, often ending in surgery.

Salon and home treatment for fingernail hangnail

A patient complaining of frequent hangnails should be referred for testing – blood biochemistry, spectral analysis of nails for trace elements, analysis for dysbacteriosis. The doctor should explain the reasons for the increased sensitivity of the skin and its breaks, recommend salon treatments for the care of nails, nail folds, skin of the hands, as well as measures that can be taken at home to consolidate the results of treatment.

The burr is carefully removed with a sterile instrument, then the nail fold area is treated with a disinfectant. If the nail fold becomes inflamed, antibiotic therapy and the help of a surgeon may be needed.

Paraffin therapy, spa treatments for hands and feet, peeling of hands and feet are recommended for patients with dry skin and a tendency to develop hangnails. At home, regular nail care is necessary in the form of salt and warm oil baths that soften & nbsp; Moisturizers for cuticles.