I just tore off a hangnail and the strip of skin is 4 inches long. Is this a bad thing?

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I just tore off a hangnail and the strip of skin is 4 inches long. Is this a bad thing?

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damn! don't you just hate it when that happens?

i do that every time. rather than get up and find some clippers i'll just keep worrying it and worrying it till i'm down to the second knuckle and sore as hell.

you'd think i'd learn.

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ouch ouch ouch that will hurt for a while gl
yes, dont pull anymore, cut it off, clean it up and put a bandaid till the skin heals.
DAMN! HAHA! Your fine. You should save it.
it sure isn't a good thing to rip those off. there are such things as cuticle scissors and that's what they are used for besides the cuticle. You will be sore for a bit. Just keep the area clean and if you keep bumping it, wear a bandage.
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YES OMG Get yourself to the nearest emergency room or nail salon, very serious, you wont be able to show your face in public for at least a fortnight.