How can something this little hurt so much?!

[happybratpack]

A tiny, almost invisible torn cuticle and my finger tip is swollen and red and makes me want to scream if it touches anything!

Any home remedies??

 

[Serena]

Do you have any Oragel? Or tooth ache medicine?

 

[happybratpack]

Yes! I didn't think about that working. Thanks!!

 

[laurajetter]

Usually I will take a nail clipper and cut the hanging cuticle as close to the skin surface as possible; this will prevent it from catching on anything else. You can also put a band aid over it. I haven't tried it, but maybe if you cut it with the clippers like I said and then put some clear fingernail polish over it to give it a protective layer? I don't know if that would prevent air from getting to it though. Anyway, clipping it usually works for me.

Laura

 

[minnie56]

I usually clip the offending skin as close as possible and dab some antibiotic ointment on it then a band-aid for a couple of days...

OUCH...they do hurt!

 

[SnowAngel]

I agree. I usually cut the cuticle as close as possible and put a bandaid on it. I get it so close it sometimes bleeds but then heals faster. Those things are so annoying and hurt!

 

[WatchinCaptKangaroo]

clip it down as far as you can, then put anti-biotic ointment on it and stick a bandaid over it.