Hangnails that are left untreated may becomedystrophic(discolored or distorted) over time. In rare cases, it may also cause a systemic infection that spreads to other parts of the body.2 Chronic Paronychia Untreated hangnails may lead to chronic paronychia, which is an inflammatory disorder of t...
Muscular atrophy, however, means the muscles are shrinking or wasting away, either because they're not being used (like when a limb is in a cast) or because of a medical condition that affects muscle strength. 10 Dystrophic changes in the body can occur in various forms, such as in ...