To cut or push back?
We reached out to a nail professional to get to the bottom of the issue.
Is it Safe to Cut Your Cuticles?
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Thats why dermatologists and many nail pros recommend pushing back your cuticles instead.
Over-trimming the cuticles can cause open wounds, irritation, infection, or inflammation.
Her one exception to this rule is if the cuticle skin is excessive after pushing the cuticles back.
But even then, it might just be best to deal with the excess than risk the damage.
Is it Safe to Push Back Your Cuticles?
Cleaning the nail surface can elongate the nail surface and improve the appearance and health of the nails.
This can be done using a cuticle pusher tool or a wooden cuticle stick, Oquel Mesa says.
