A soft fleshy pad growing underneath the nail may be caused by dry cuticle, onychomycosis, nail reverse pterygium as well as bad life habits. 1. Dry cuticle: frequent use of alkaline detergents, such as soap, laundry detergent, etc. or long-term physical labor can lead to a soft pad under the nail. Clinically, topical cuticle looseners such as urea cream are usually chosen. 2. Nail groove inflammation: Nail groove and nearby tissues are injured, bacterial infection leads to nail groove inflammation, bacteria are mainly Staphylococcus aureus and so on. Clinically, antibiotics can be taken to control the relief, such as amoxicillin. 3. Nail reverse pterygium: Nail reverse pterygium is mainly caused by rare nail development abnormality in which the subnail tissue is hyperkeratotic but does not involve the nail plate. 4. Bad habits: Excessive nail trimming and tearing of the periungual inverted nails can form the symptom of a layer of soft cushion underneath the nails. There are other reasons for a layer of soft meat pads under the nails, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination and diagnosis, to clarify the cause of the disease and then carry out the appropriate treatment.