- Try not to bite, pick, or tear at your nails.
- Clip hangnails. Be careful not to tear or remove cuticles, as that may lead to an infection.
- Keep your fingernails dry and clean to prevent bacteria from growing under nails.
- Moisturize your nails and cuticles with hand lotion.
- Limit your use of harsh nail care products like nail polish remover.
- Ask your health care provider about medicines that can help with abnormal nails. If you have a nail infection, you may need antifungal or antibacterial drugs.
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