Finger barbs are small, but if they are not handled properly, they may lead to very horrible consequences, such as…
Is it because of vitamin deficiency that fingers have barbs?
Rumor: Finger barbs are due to vitamin B6 or vitamin C deficiency, which should be supplemented more.
Truth: Finger barbs are usually not related to vitamin deficiency, but are caused by physical friction or excessive hand washing.
How did the barb come from?
The scientific name of the barb on the finger is [barb around the nail]. The skin around the nail where the barb around the nail is located is slightly different from other skin on the hand. This part of the skin lacks hair follicles, dermatoglyphics and sebaceous glands. It is very thin and often causes various inflammation, chemical stimulation and allergic reactions.
The formation of barbs around the nail is mainly due to the separation of stratum corneum due to too dry. If you take part in labor, ball games or washing clothes in the near future, you will cause barbs around the nail.
The stratum corneum is a thin layer of dead skin on the topmost layer, which is the first barrier to the skin. There is a layer of sebum on the surface of the stratum corneum, which is a natural moisturizing agent. It can reduce the evaporation of water in the stratum corneum, ensure its appropriate water content, and make the stratum corneum and the skin below closely fit together.
Soap, detergent or physical friction and other reasons remove sebum from the skin surface, which will lead to loss of protection of stratum corneum and excessive evaporation of stratum corneum moisture, resulting in dryness and peeling.
How to Prevent Nail Barbs?
1. Wear rubber gloves when doing housework or work, which can reduce the number of hand washing and the loss of sebum, which is the best humectant for human body.
2. For physical friction and inevitable hand washing, hand cream should be applied immediately after washing hands to protect moist stratum corneum.
How to do with barbs?
1. Do not remove or bite off barbs, which may lead to skin tearing and infection.
2. The correct approach is to cut off barbs neatly with sharp and clean nail clippers.
