Healing A Broken Nail: Time To Grow Out The Damage

A broken bone in a finger or toe along with a nail injury will take about 4 weeks to heal. If you lose your nail, it will take about 7 to 10 days for the nail bed to heal. A new fingernail will take about 4 to 6 months to grow to replace the lost nail. Toenails take about 12 months to grow back.

Broken bone: 4 weeks to heal

If you have a broken bone in your finger, it will take about 4 weeks to heal. If the bone is still in line, the doctor will repair any other injuries and place a splint on the broken finger to keep the bone in place. If the bone is out of line, a bone or hand specialist may have to place a wire on the tip of the finger to keep the bone in place. Antibiotics may be given if there is a laceration involved. Any skin stitches or stitches in the nail will need to be removed in seven to 14 days. Any stitches in the nail bed will dissolve by themselves and can be left in place.

If you have a broken toe, it will also take about 4 weeks to heal. A splint will be placed on the broken toe to keep the bone in place. If the bone is out of line, a bone or hand specialist may have to place a wire on the tip of the toe to keep the bone in place. Antibiotics may be given if there is a laceration involved. Any skin stitches or stitches in the nail will need to be removed in seven to 14 days. Any stitches in the nail bed will dissolve by themselves and can be left in place.

If you have a nail injury, it will take about 7 to 10 days for the nail bed to heal. A new fingernail will take about 4 to 6 months to grow to replace the lost nail. Toenails take about 12 months to grow back. The new nail will probably have grooves or ridges and be somewhat misshapen.

If you have a crush injury of the fingertip, it can take up to 9 months for the nail to grow back. If the nailbed was damaged, your child's new nail may: Have a bend, crease, or split in it.

If you have a torn or detached nail, it will not reattach. A new nail will have to grow back in its place. Nails grow back slowly. It takes about 6 months or longer for a fingernail and up to 18 months for a toe nail to grow back. Home treatment often helps relieve pain, promote healing, and prevent infection. Treatment may involve removing the nail, keeping the area dry to prevent infection, and waiting for a new nail to grow. The infection or skin condition that caused the separated nail will also need to be treated. File any sharp edges smooth, or trim the nail.

Nail separates from bed: 6 months or longer

If a nail separates from the nail bed, it will not reattach. A new nail will have to grow back in its place. Nails grow back slowly. It takes about 6 months or longer for a fingernail and up to 18 months for a toe nail to grow back.

Home treatment often helps relieve pain, promote healing, and prevent infection. Treatment may involve removing the nail, keeping the area dry to prevent infection, and waiting for a new nail to grow. The infection or skin condition that caused the separated nail will also need to be treated. File any sharp edges smooth, or trim the nail.

If you lose your nail, it will take about 7 to 10 days for the nail bed to heal. A new fingernail will take about 4 to 6 months to grow to replace the lost nail. Toenails take about 12 months to grow back. The new nail will probably have grooves or ridges and be somewhat misshapen.

If you have a broken bone in your finger or toe along with the nail injury, it will take about 4 weeks to heal. If the bone is still in line, the doctor will repair any other injuries. A splint will then be placed on the broken finger or the broken toe to keep the bone in place. If the bone is out of line, a bone or hand specialist may have to place a wire on the tip of the finger to keep the bone in place. Antibiotics may be given if there is a laceration involved. Any skin stitches or stitches in the nail will need to be removed in seven to 14 days. Any stitches in the nail bed will dissolve by themselves and can be left in place.

Stitched nail: 7-14 days to remove

If you have a stitched nail, it will take 7 to 14 days to remove. Stitches in the nail bed will dissolve by themselves and can be left in place.

If you have a nail injury, it will take about 4 weeks to heal. If you lose your nail, it will take about 7 to 10 days for the nail bed to heal. A new fingernail will take about 4 to 6 months to grow to replace the lost nail. Toenails take about 12 months to grow back. The new nail will probably have grooves or ridges and be somewhat misshapen.

If the bone is still in line, the doctor will repair any other injuries. A splint will then be placed on the broken finger or the broken toe to keep the bone in place. If the bone is out of line, a bone or hand specialist may have to place a wire on the tip of the finger to keep the bone in place. Antibiotics may be given if there is a laceration involved.

After a nail is injured, even if stitched or glued in place, it may fall off in a few weeks. It can take up to 9 months for the nail to grow back. If the nailbed was damaged, your child's new nail may: Have a bend, crease, or split in it.

Glue on nail: Nail may fall off in a few weeks

If you have a nail injury, it can take up to 9 months for the nail to grow back. If the nail bed was damaged, the new nail may have a bend, crease, or split in it.

If you have a broken bone in your finger or toe, it will take about 4 weeks to heal. A splint will be placed on the broken finger or the broken toe to keep the bone in place. If the bone is out of line, a bone or hand specialist may have to place a wire on the tip of the finger to keep the bone in place. Antibiotics may be given if there is a laceration involved.

If you lose your nail, it will take about 7 to 10 days for the nail bed to heal. A new fingernail will take about 4 to 6 months to grow to replace the lost nail. Toenails take about 12 months to grow back. The new nail will probably have grooves or ridges and be somewhat misshapen.

After a nail separates from the nail bed for whatever reason, it will not reattach. A new nail will have to grow back in its place. Nails grow back slowly. It takes about 6 months or longer for a fingernail and up to 18 months for a toe nail to grow back.

Home treatment often helps relieve pain, promote healing, and prevent infection. Treatment may involve removing the nail, keeping the area dry to prevent infection, and waiting for a new nail to grow. The infection or skin condition that caused the separated nail will also need to be treated. File any sharp edges smooth, or trim the nail.

Lost nail: 7-10 days for nail bed to heal

If you lose your nail, it will take about 7 to 10 days for the nail bed to heal. A new fingernail will take about 4 to 6 months to grow to replace the lost nail. Toenails take about 12 months to grow back. The new nail will probably have grooves or ridges and be somewhat misshapen.

If you have a broken bone in your finger or toe along with the nail injury, it will take about 4 weeks to heal. If the bone is still in line, the doctor will repair any other injuries. A splint will then be placed on the broken finger or the broken toe to keep the bone in place. If the bone is out of line, a bone or hand specialist may have to place a wire on the tip of the finger to keep the bone in place. Antibiotics may be given if there is a laceration involved. Any skin stitches or stitches in the nail will need to be removed in seven to 14 days. Any stitches in the nail bed will dissolve by themselves and can be left in place.

After a nail separates from the nail bed for whatever reason, it will not reattach. A new nail will have to grow back in its place. Nails grow back slowly. It takes about 6 months or longer for a fingernail and up to 18 months for a toenail to grow back. Home treatment often helps relieve pain, promote healing, and prevent infection. Treatment may involve removing the nail, keeping the area dry to prevent infection, and waiting for a new nail to grow. The infection or skin condition that caused the separated nail will also need to be treated. File any sharp edges smooth, or trim the nail.

Even if a nail is stitched or glued in place, it may fall off in a few weeks. It can take up to 9 months for the nail to grow back. If the nailbed was damaged, your child's new nail may: Have a bend, crease, or split in it.

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