Hopefully you will not be part of that group of people who do not eat nails all the time, but if you are part of this category you must definitely read the story of Courtney Whithorn.
The 20-year-old spent the day eating her nails as much as hematoma caused her in her fingers. The nails began to feel hot, and seeing the bad situation started to improve their condition, which they were not taking anywhere.
After some intense medical treatment, Courtney learned that she had amputated her finger, having developed into a rare form of cancer. The suspected cause? Nailing. "Subcellular Acral Lentiginous Melanoma", thus identifying doctors the type of cancer that affected the 20-year-old girl. "When I learned that the nail habit was causing cancer, I was ruined. Leave this bad habit," said Courtney.
Fortunately, malignant cells had not spread to her finger and two lymph nodes, so surgeons were forced to intervene in the 20-year-old's finger.
However, even if there was a slight chance that the trauma of this girl would lead to more tragic consequences, Dr. Ghohara says it would be a very rare thing. "Nailing is not a risk factor for cancer, but just a bad habit spread especially during the flu season. Of course, if you notice a change of color on the skin around your nails, make sure you talk to your doctor right away, just to be on the safe side, "concludes the doctor.
Adapted by Marie Claire
