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 Read More …