No you shouldn’t! Cuticles are one of several structures that keep your nails strong and healthy. They protect the matrix (where the nail grows) from bacteria. Cutting your cuticles can easily lead to infections and can cause redness, inflammation, pain and even nail deformity. Cutting your cuticles can cause the overall condition of your toes and feet to deteriorate. Cuticles shield new keratin cells from harm, as they age and lengthen your nails. Removal of the cuticle, which seals the gap between your nails and skin, could leave you susceptible to bacteria and viruses. A common infection, developed as a result of cutting or damaging your cuticle is Paronchycia, which may manifest itself in such symptoms as swelling, pain and even yellowish pockets of pus.