I have gel on top of my natural nails maybe once every 3 weeks. Last week I was picking some off my thumb nail (awful habit I know) and caught some skin down the side of my nail. It felt sore for a few days but then seemed to heal so I perhaps stupidly got my nails done. Just gel on natural nails no acrylics or anything.
Since then it’s been really sore again and it looks like a tiny hole has opened up down the side of the nail. There is no swelling, redness or pus but it just hurts especially if I catch it. I’m worried it could have got infected from the tools used at the nail salon or something.
At this stage I don’t think I need to see a doctor because there are no visible signs of infection and it’s not unbearable but I’m still concerned. Ive just soaked my thumb in some cool boiled salt water. Has anyone got any other tips? And no I won’t be picking my gel off again!