Bruised Nail Recovery: Healing Time For A Hurt Finger

A bruised finger nail can take up to several months to heal. The recovery time for a bruised finger nail depends largely on the severity of the injury and location. Most bruised fingernails and toenails heal with no complications.

Bruised fingernails usually heal without complications

Bruises that develop under the fingernail can be painful because pressure can build up. If this pressure becomes severe, the fingernail may fall off. In most cases, though, your fingernail will remain in place, but you may notice discoloration around the site of the injury. The bruise may remain visible for several months until the affected portion of the nail grows out.

Fingernails usually regrow completely in about two months. Toenails take about four months. If injury includes the base of the nail, some cosmetic changes may be permanent. Many people wear shoes that are too small, which can lead to many foot problems, including toenail trauma.

Smashed fingers may fall off within a week

A smashed finger can be a painful and discomforting experience. The recovery time for a smashed finger depends largely on the severity of the injury and location. Most smashed fingers start to feel much better within three to four days. More complicated or severe cases may take a few weeks or more to fully heal. When a bruise develops under the fingernail, pressure can build up and become painful. If this pressure becomes severe, the fingernail may fall off. In most cases, though, your fingernail will remain in place, but you may notice discolouration around the site of the injury. The bruise may remain visible for several months until the affected portion of the nail grows out.

When the damaged nail bed heals, the bleeding will stop and a new nail will grow. Broken fingertips may require a splint to promote healing and to protect the area from further injury. They can take at least 6–8 weeks to heal. Nail trephination may be performed to drain the blood from under the nail. This can help to relieve pain and pressure. The doctor will make a small hole in the nail with a laser or needle.

Despite treatment, your nail may still look discoloured for many weeks. Rest assured this is normal, and the bruise will gradually go away as your nail grows back out. In general, you should keep the area clean and dry. Your nail may bleed a bit right after draining the blood, but then the bleeding should stop. Follow your provider’s instructions for changing any bandages they apply to the area.

Fingernails usually regrow completely in about two months. Toenails take about four months. If injury includes the base of the nail, some cosmetic changes may be permanent.

Broken fingertips may require a splint

When a bruise develops under the fingernail, pressure can build up and become painful. If this pressure becomes severe, the fingernail may fall off. In most cases, though, your fingernail will remain in place, but you may notice discolouration around the site of the injury. The bruise may remain visible for several months until the affected portion of the nail grows out.

The best way to get immediate relief from a smashed finger is to treat inflammation. Fingernails usually regrow completely in about two months. Toenails take about four months. If injury includes the base of the nail, some cosmetic changes may be permanent.

Sometimes, the damaged nail can act as a cover to protect the nail bed while it heals. The damaged nail may need to be removed at a later date. When the damaged nail bed heals, the bleeding will stop and a new nail will grow.

Most bruised fingernails and toenails heal with no complications. It’s likely you’ll have no lasting effects. Any pain should ease on its own within a few days or right away after drainage. Your provider will tell you how to care for your finger or toe after treatment. In general, you should keep the area clean and dry. Your nail may bleed a bit right after drainage, but then the bleeding should stop. Follow your provider’s instructions for changing any bandages they apply to the area. Despite treatment, your nail may still look discoloured for many weeks. Rest assured this is normal, and the bruise will gradually go away as your nail grows back out.

Nail trephination can drain blood under the nail

When a bruise develops under the fingernail, pressure can build up and become painful. If this pressure becomes severe, the fingernail may fall off. In most cases, though, your fingernail will remain in place, but you may notice discolouration around the site of the injury. The bruise may remain visible for several months until the affected portion of the nail grows out.

When the damaged nail bed heals, the bleeding will stop and a new nail will grow. Broken fingertips may require a splint to promote healing and to protect the area from further injury. They can take at least 6–8 weeks to heal.

A doctor may perform a procedure called nail trephination to drain the blood from under the nail. This can help to relieve pain and pressure. The doctor will make a small hole in the nail with a laser or needle.

In general, you should keep the area clean and dry. Your nail may bleed a bit right after draining the blood, but then the bleeding should stop. Follow your provider’s instructions for changing any bandages they apply to the area. Despite treatment, your nail may still look discoloured for many weeks. Rest assured this is normal, and the bruise will gradually go away as your nail grows back out.

Fingernails usually regrow in about two months

When a bruise develops under the fingernail, pressure can build up and become painful. If this pressure becomes severe, the fingernail may fall off. In most cases, though, your fingernail will remain in place, but you may notice discoloration around the site of the injury. The bruise may remain visible for several months until the affected portion of the nail grows out.

Broken fingertips may require a splint to promote healing and to protect the area from further injury. They can take at least 6–8 weeks to heal. Sometimes, the damaged nail can act as a cover to protect the nail bed while it heals. The damaged nail may need to be removed at a later date. When the damaged nail bed heals, the bleeding will stop and a new nail will grow.

The recovery time for a smashed finger depends largely on the severity of the injury and location. Most smashed fingers start to feel much better within three to four days. More complicated or severe cases may take a few weeks or more to fully heal. The fingernail on the smashed finger may also fall off within a week or two of the injury.

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