How to Remove Scratches

Canker sores are uncomfortable peeling skin that occurs when a piece of cuticle separates from the nail. Despite their small size, bamboo shoots can be excruciatingly painful if caught in clothing or hair. In addition, canker sores can also become infected, so you need to know how to care for and remove them to avoid deeper scratches, scarring, swelling, and infection.

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Remove scratches of bamboo shoots

Soak fingers. Soak your finger in warm water for about 10 minutes. The warm water softens the skin and nails, making it easier to remove the mangosteen.

You can add a few drops of vitamin E oil or olive oil to increase moisture while soaking. ^{[1] X Research Source}

Cut off the mangosteen scratch. Use sharp, clean skin-sniping pliers to cut away the mangosteen. You should cut as close to the base of the scratched skin as possible. ^{[2] X Research Source} Cutting as close to the root as possible reduces the chances of the bamboo shoots getting stuck on objects like clothing.

Do not pull and scratch the bamboo shoots. This will cause the skin to break unevenly and cause further irritation in the skin around the scratch. Pulling the mangosteen can also cause bleeding.
Do not trim more skin and nails than necessary. This can cause further damage and can easily lead to infection.

Apply antibacterial ointment. Antibacterial drugs help kill, prevent bacteria from entering the skin of the mangosteen scratched skin as well as support wound healing. You just need to apply a little cream to the entire injured area.

If you have a deep scar, you should put a bandage on it to prevent bacteria from entering and causing an infection. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

Moisturize the damaged skin. For a mangosteen scratch that is not deep, you can apply Vitamin E oil to the scratch. Vitamin E is easily absorbed into the skin and is very moisturizing. In addition to vitamin E oil, you can also use any moisturizer for the skin of your hands to prevent the cuticle from becoming dry and brittle, which increases the risk of mangosteen scratches. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

Apply an oil or moisturizer several times a day, especially after touching hot water and washing your hands.
You can use other moisturizers like moisturizing wax, honey, olive oil and coconut oil to prevent chaffing as well as moisturize and keep your hands soft.

Prevent scratching of bamboo shoots

Try to keep the nail bed moist. Dryness is the main cause of mangosteen scratches, so it’s a good idea to moisturize your hands by using a lotion and/or moisturizing oil that penetrates deeply into the skin of your hands.

Consider wearing rubber gloves when working with detergents or water to prevent skin dryness caused by these substances. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

Remove scratches when the bamboo shoots are still short. Instead of poking at the cuticle and causing further irritation to the skin, you should remove the mangosteen as soon as you notice it. Skin clippers or nail clippers can effectively cut bamboo shoots. This will help prevent the bamboo shoots from getting caught in the clothes and causing further damage. ^{[6] X Research Sources}

The area where the mangosteen scratch becomes red and swollen is most likely infected, so you should treat it by soaking the scratch in hot water three times a day. If you don’t see improvement after a few days, you should see a doctor. You need to be treated with antibiotics. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

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Avoid biting and poking your nails. Nail biting can cause damage to the nail and surrounding skin, thereby increasing the risk of a checkered scratch. ^{[8] X Research Sources}

Nail biting also increases the chance of infection for a bamboo shoot scratch because it spreads bacteria from the mouth to the scratch.

Trim your nails regularly. Use nail clippers to trim nails and prevent nails from growing too long. This can prevent scratching the bamboo shoots. You can also use an Orange Stick nail toothpick to push the cuticle in and prevent the cuticle from sticking out of the nail.

Orange Stick is a thin nail stick, with a beveled edge used to push the cuticle in, and a sharp tip to clean under the nail.
Consider trimming your nails after soaking them in warm water. This makes trimming nails easier.
Regular manicure helps keep nails healthy and keeps nail growth under control.

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Avoid using acetone nail polish remover. Acetone nail polish remover is an effective nail polish remover but can cause significant dryness to hands and nails. Since dry skin and nails are the cause of canker sores, you should avoid these drying products. ^{[9] X Research Source}

Consider using a low-drying nail polish remover such as Ethyl Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, or Propylene Carbonate. ^{[10] X Research Source} You can also use a nail polish remover with added moisturizers like glycerin and soy. ^{[11] X Research Source}

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