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Can your fingernails get infected if you bite them too much?
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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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Yes: It's a common way to get paronychia (infected ingrown fingernails).
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