5 possible reasons behind nail pain –

1

CUT THEM VERY SHORT

By doing this, you break the barrier with the nail that can cause pain. “Especially those who wear long nails, when they are cut they usually feel pain, because you end up getting a living structure under the nail”, explains the dermatologist Meire Gonzaga.

This happens because nails are made by the ungueal blade, which become dead structures when they take off from the skin (the white part of the nail). Since you cut them too close to the skin, you can end up injuring part of the still living structure, causing pain.

two

SUB-UNGUEAL HEMATOMA

According to the pharmaceutical Leticia Philippifounding partner of Philozon/Ozoncare, the pain may be related to an injury caused by trauma in the nail region, such as a blow or falling object, which causes pain.

3

INGROWN NAIL

Most commonly with toes, an ingrown toenail occurs when the corner of the nail grows into the skin around it. Maria Eduarda Pires, a dermatologist, explains that initial cases of ingrown toenails can be treated using orthoses or trying to lift the nail, inserting a piece of cotton under it, as a natural alternative to stop it from growing around the skin. “But severe cases end up needing a surgical procedure, which is called canthoplasty”.

4

INFECTIONS

Fungal and bacterial infections can affect the nail, putting your health at risk, such as acute paronychia, which is a bacterial infection that proliferates around the nails caused by Staphylococcus aureus and can cause pain. “The treatment of bacterial and fungal infections is carried out with topical therapy, when necessary, associated with oral therapy”, says Maria. Furthermore, Maria explains that nowadays, fungal infections can be treated with leisure.

5

GLOMIC TUMOR

Affecting the glomus body, which is responsible for temperature control by controlling blood flow in the skin, this tumor is benign and does not offer great risks. Despite this, its main feature is severe pain in the nails. The treatment is done surgically.

HOW TO AVOID PAIN IN THE NAILS

“Avoid removing the cuticle too much and try to sand the sides. Also, use a hand and cuticle moisturizer daily, this will promote intense hydration, regeneration and protection”, advises Leticia Philippi.