Hang Nails

Today is a gripe!
I have NEVER had trouble with Hang Nails growing up until just a few years ago!
What is it with these darned things!
They are so annoying and painfull!
I have one on my right pinky and all the painfull scrapping in the world only causes more pain!
If anyone knows a trick to getting rid of them quickly and painlessly please advise me!