Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
How To Manage A Smashed Toe That Has Only Nail Growing But Skin Is Black And Painful?
Hi, I had smashed my toe almost two years ago and now it is just not growing back in the skin and is getting almost black in colour what do I do as the nail is still growing just not on the skin yet it is painful due to it pushing into the sides of the toe.
Mon, 21 Jul 2014
I would recommend you to get a surgeon 's opinion or you can send image of the foot to me, If skin is not growing then just nail growth is not sufficient and it will not going to be of any benefit, you might need a surgical procedure. It may be excison of some part of the nail.
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Ingrown nail
Loading Online Doctors....