Zack, through his terrifying simulation, is referring to paronychia - the name of the nail infection which commonly results ...

"The function of the nail cuticle is to protect the new nail from bacterial and fungal infections as they grow out from the nail root." Seeing that cuticles are an important part of your nails ...

In addition to pain, nail infections tend to cause swelling and redness or discoloration of the finger, especially around the cuticle. Nail infections may also cause the nail to thicken ...