Bad habits when trimming nails

I cut my nails after taking a shower!

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If possible, wash your nails after showering.

It is good to trim it.

Compared to other skin, fingernails are

To absorb more than 1,000 times the amount of water

That is why it becomes soft after taking a shower.

If you cut your nails at this time, the severed fragments

As expected, it doesn't bounce far.

Especially if you have weak fingernails

I have to cut my nails after showering

You can prevent the unfortunate accident of it breaking.

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When trimming your nails, don't cut them too long or too short!

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When trimming my nails, I intentionally cut them longer than 3mm

There are people who trim it while leaving it long.

This is not hygienic.

According to research results, fingernail length

In 95% of people with 3mm or more

It is said that various bacteria were detected.

Only 20% of people with less than 3mm

Bacteria were detected.

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Therefore, trim your nails regularly.

No matter how long it is, it should not exceed 3mm

It is recommended to do so.

However, to the point where the flesh under the fingernails is exposed.

You shouldn't cut it too short either.

Even if your nails are too short, the skin

Because it cannot provide assistance, due to external stimuli

You can get bruises. Fingernails should be between 1-3mm.

You have to peel it leaving an appropriate amount.

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When trimming your nails, be careful when removing cuticles!

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Every time I trim my nails, even the cuticles

The habit of removing is actually a bad habit.

The cuticle is between the skin and the nail.

I am referring to the keratinocytes that exist.

Protect your nails and help them grow healthy

It acts as a support that allows it to exist.

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However, removing the cuticle with a knife or scissors

There are many cases where injuries occur during the process.

Then you will get infected with bacteria or viruses

The risk increases. I hate messy things.

If you want to tidy up, use cuticle oil

After applying, use a rolling pin

Just push slightly outward toward the fingernail.

It is good to organize it.

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When trimming your fingernails, don't cut them too round! Trim your toenails straight!

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When trimming toenails, cut straight.

It is good to trim them. Round the toenails.

When trimming, the fingernails, toenails, and skin parts

Inflammation and pain at the point of contact

This is because it can cause ingrown toenails.

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If you trim your toenails in a rounded shape, even the edges

It ends up being cut off, and in this process, the toenail and

The nail clippers went between the nail plates

It can cause damage to that area.

Then the surrounding flesh swells and pain

It feels like it becomes difficult to walk properly.

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On the other hand, in the case of fingernails, they are too rounded

If you don't cut it, in what shape

Whether you cut it or not, it’s not a big problem.

Just because the corner of the fingernail is still a little bit left

You just need to make sure you don't get greedy and try to cut it all off.

The fingernails also keep moving along the edges

If irritated, inflammation occurs and pain

It is because it can be triggered.

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Pay attention to hygiene when trimming your nails!

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Nail clippers or toenail clippers are for hygiene

Using for several years without thinking

There are many such cases. But above all

You must keep it clean and use it hygienically.

The bacteria remaining on the nail clippers

Getting into the gaps between fingernails or wounds

It can cause breast inflammation.

Therefore, regularly to ensure no bacteria remain

It is best to disinfect before use.

You should use personal nail clippers if possible.

In particular, if there is a family member with athlete's foot

If you have one, it is better to use it separately.


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