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What is the white stuff when I scratch my skin?
It’s normal. It’s dead skin cells mixed with your natural oils and what ever else sticks to your skin throughout the day. Some people make more skin cells and oils than other people. You need to “exfoaliate” or wash this stuff off but it takes a while for water to soften and loosen everything up.
What is the GREY stuff under your nails?
“The ‘gunk’ underneath fingernails is most commonly the keratin debris from the underside of the nail, as well as skin cells from the nail bed,” says Dana Stern, M.D., a dermatologist with practices in New York City and Southamptom, New York (she’s actually one of the few doctors in the country who specializes in nail …
Is it OK to scrape your nails?
Since polish and nail enhancements don’t bond to the skin on the nail plate, the cuticle should be properly removed with gentle scraping. Again, some people are able to scrape the cuticle off with their fingernail in the shower.
Why is there gunk under my toenails?
When a toenail develops a fungal infection, it typically turns yellow or brown. It becomes thick and overgrown. Foul-smelling debris also may accumulate under the nail. As the infection continues, the nail may crumble gradually and fall off.
Why do we need to push cuticles back?
Richard Scher, MD, a Cornell University dermatology professor told WebMD that cuticles are “there for a reason, like a barrier or a protection for the nail matrix.” The only reason you would want to push your cuticles back is to make your nails appear longer.
Is lemon juice bad for nails?
Lemon juice could help to brighten your nails and remove stains, and the vitamin C promotes stronger growth. Using a cotton pad, swipe lemon juice over each nail and allow to dry. You could also use a slice of lemon directly on the nail.
What is a rash that looks like scratches?
Dermatographia is a condition also known as skin writing. When people who have dermatographia lightly scratch their skin, the scratches redden into a raised wheal similar to hives. These marks usually disappear within 30 minutes.
Is there a rash that looks like scratches?
Dermatographia causes even very light scratches to produce raised red marks. Another possibility is that you have a skin condition or rash that looks like a scratch. Flagellate erythema is one possibility, but many rashes can sometimes give the appearance of scratch marks.