‌Even though hangnails are small injuries, they can cause pain and irritation, making it hard for you to do daily tasks. When you have a hangnail, it can be tempting to rip it or bite it off. That’s a ...

Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MDMedically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD An infected hangnail is a form of paronychia, a condition in which the skin next to the nail is infected. If you have a ...