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Does A Torn Toe Nail Grow Back?
I kinda have a issues where I feel like I need to pick my toenails and I accedently took off half the nail of my big toe. I don t know what to do how to clean it and I can t go to my mom cause she will flip..please..will it grow back? How long will it take? What is gonna happen? How do I keep it clean?
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The toe nail will certainly grow back. In the interim, make sure you bandage the toe to prevent further injury. If possible also apply an antiseptic cream on the area to prevent infection. The nail will take couple of weeks to grow.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Smruti Pevekar
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The toe nail will certainly grow back. In the interim, make sure you bandage the toe to prevent further injury. If possible also apply an antiseptic cream on the area to prevent infection. The nail will take couple of weeks to grow.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Smruti Pevekar
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