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Can I Have A Normal Finger Nail After A Dog Bite?
About a year and half ago I was bitten by a dog. The bite broke the bone in the tip of my finger and required surgery to plan a pin through my finger which i had for approx. 12 weeks. Since then the finger nail on this finger will not grow back. It grows but with a split down the middle. What can I do? What type of doctor should I see? Can i have a normal fingernail again?
Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The recovery of the finger nail needs time.
This can take 2–3 months for a fingernail, and up to 9 months for a toenail.
You may consult a dermatologist for further evaluation.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The recovery of the finger nail needs time.
This can take 2–3 months for a fingernail, and up to 9 months for a toenail.
You may consult a dermatologist for further evaluation.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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