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Dr. Ruchi A. GuptaDermatologist • 17 Years Exp.MD - Dermatology, MBBS
The cuticle is the nail's protective barrier and should not be pushed back during a pedicure. Damaging it increases the risk of nail infection. Smoothing the surface of the nail too aggressively with nail files and buffers at the base of the nail also can damage the cuticle.
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