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How to fix my ugly skin around nails?
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Leave them alone: The best way to fix the skin around the nail is to leave it alone. Trauma caused by cutting or pushing back the cuticle causes it to grow larger and more unsightly.
Answered 5/16/2014
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Lotion: Lotion, lotion and more lotion.
Answered 10/4/2016
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