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Can your fingernails get infected if you bite them too much?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: You can cause what is called a paronychia (nail bed/area) infection if you bite your finger nails or cuticle area around the nails.

Answered 7/18/2013

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: It's a common way to get paronychia (infected ingrown fingernails).

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/1/2023

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