Envy nail - Altmeyers Encyclopedia - Department Dermatology

Synonym(s)

Emergency nail; Envy nail, hangnail; exfoliative perionychitis; hangnails

Definition
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Partially lifted cuticle with a painful tear between the firmly attached and the lifted part, which continues into the nail fold.

Complication(s)
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Infections: Paronychia, Verrucae vulgares.

Therapy
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Push back and trim the cuticle with sharp, pointed nail scissors at the base of the tear to prevent further tearing. Previous softening with ointments (e.g. Vaselinum alb.) or in a hand bath with antiseptic additives, e.g. potassium permanganate (light pink) is recommended. Subsequently, regular greasing with Vaselinum album or dexpanthenol ointment(e.g. Bepanthen ointment). In case of inflammatory changes, antiseptic external preparations such as polyvidon iodine ointments(e.g. Betaisodona ointment).