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I have always had hangnails as long as i can can i prevent hangnails from appearing?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

There are nice: cuticle topical treatments available to soften cuticles and reduce hangnails. just make sure you don't pull them as that opens the cuticle for infection

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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