Health science.
Long barbs on the hands
Don't just pull it out!
Introduction
Many friends have this problem - barbs on the edges of their fingers. These barbs are not only unsightly, but they can also be very painful and even bleed if accidentally touched. Many people choose to tear it out, but this is very wrong!
Part 1 Barbs pop up like this
The barb on the side of the nail is called "reverse peeling" in medicine, which is a common periungual ** problem, which sometimes makes us feel overwhelmed.
The barbs on the hands always pop up inadvertently, and many people think that the long barbs are due to the lack of vitamins, but if there is really a lack of vitamins, not only will there be ** problems, but also other physical symptoms. Most of the simple periungual barbs are just local**abnormalities, which are**too dry! Some lifestyle habits can also exacerbate dryness around the nails:
Frequent exposure to irritating substances. Alkaline substances such as soap and detergent used when washing dishes and clothes can damage the sebum film and "take away" the oil on the fingers. So, it's best to wear gloves when doing housework. If there is force majeure, contact with water and detergent, and it is best to apply a moisturizing hand cream after contact.
Likes to bite nails and gnaw fingers. **Long barbs may also occur if they are irritated or damaged for a long time.
Hands are often rubbed. Often playing ball, carrying things, and constantly rubbing the hands**, will lead to skin and long barbs.
Part 2 Don't pull out long barbs directly
Whenever a barb grows on a finger, we often can't help but want to pull it off with our hands, but the result is often painful and regrettable. Do you know? The fingers are rich in peripheral nerves, and the barbs are tightly connected to the muscles. When we use our hands or other tools to tear the barbs, it is easy to tear the epidermis**, causing severe pain to the sensitive peripheral nerves.
Moreover, the surrounding ** can also be injured and may even trigger bleeding, leading to hand infections. Barbs on the hands, if not handled properly, can also lead to paronychia, local suppuration, pain, redness, and even fever. If the barbs are severe, vitamin B12 and vitamin A can be taken orally under the guidance of a doctor, as well as compound glycyrrhizin tablets; Then apply retinoid ointment or adapalene gel topically every night before bedtime, and apply Derma cream to your hands in the morning; Spicy, irritating foods are contraindicated.
So, when a barb grows on your finger, don't force it to pull it out. So, what to do in the face of unsightly barbs?
We can choose the right scissors and then cut off the barbs after sterilizing them with iodine. At the same time, care should be taken to avoid over-trimming the nails, and when trimming the nails, you should also avoid damaging the ** around the nails. After cutting, sterilize with iodine.
Part 3 How to prevent barbs scientifically
01 Control the frequency of hand washing
Proper handwashing can help prevent disease, but washing your hands too often can make your hands more likely to become dry. Some people wash dozens of times a day, using disinfectant every time, which is a bit excessive.
02 Choose the right skincare products
If you are prone to dryness, you can choose skin care products that contain more oil, such as collagen-containing products, which can moisturize**, lock in moisture, and reduce the overgrowth of the stratum corneum.
03 Consume nutrients wisely
Eat a balanced diet and don't be picky eaters. In addition to drinking plenty of water, eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits. Green leafy vegetables such as garlic sprouts, spinach, celery, rape, etc., are rich in minerals and vitamins and can be eaten in more quantities. Fruits rich in vitamins C and B, such as apples, pears, kiwis, dragon fruits, and bananas, can also be consumed selectively.
*Finishing**: Shaanxi Provincial Leather Defense Institute.
Co-ordinator: Chen Xiaoyu, Liu Jie.