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Question: I smashed my finger, just below the nail bed, over 3 weeks! It is growing out but now I notice that the nail is not growing properly at the base of the nail. It is cracked and red. There is very little pain any more. Will I lose the nail? How will it grow out?
Brief Answer:
If has been damaged the nail growth plate then it will not grow normal
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
It looks like your nail its healing and has not gotten infected. So this is the good news.
The bad news its that if the trauma has damaged the nail growth plate, it will grow bad, depending on the grade of the damage. If the damage of the nail plate its just one one side, then it will be probably half black and the other part normal. I am afraid there is nothing you can do to change this and to make the nail grow normal. Sorry.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
If has been damaged the nail growth plate then it will not grow normal
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
It looks like your nail its healing and has not gotten infected. So this is the good news.
The bad news its that if the trauma has damaged the nail growth plate, it will grow bad, depending on the grade of the damage. If the damage of the nail plate its just one one side, then it will be probably half black and the other part normal. I am afraid there is nothing you can do to change this and to make the nail grow normal. Sorry.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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Dr. Prasad
Thank you.
It is very black about 1/4 way up the nail. Does this mean it will grow in gnarled and irregular shaped?
Would I better to use some vaseline or antibiotic ointment or just leave it alone and let it grow in.
It is very black about 1/4 way up the nail. Does this mean it will grow in gnarled and irregular shaped?
Would I better to use some vaseline or antibiotic ointment or just leave it alone and let it grow in.
Brief Answer:
Seems like will grow normal
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow-up question.
It looks good what you are describing. If the base of the nail is growing normal then it most probably will grow normal.
If it is red in some part, or painful in any specific area, then an antibiotic will help. Otherwise its not of any help.
Vaseline may help heal faster so you can use it but not too much so we can avoid a possible fungal infection.
Hope this helps.
Wish you happy holidays.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
Seems like will grow normal
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow-up question.
It looks good what you are describing. If the base of the nail is growing normal then it most probably will grow normal.
If it is red in some part, or painful in any specific area, then an antibiotic will help. Otherwise its not of any help.
Vaseline may help heal faster so you can use it but not too much so we can avoid a possible fungal infection.
Hope this helps.
Wish you happy holidays.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
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Dr. Remy Koshy
Thank you so much I will keep my fingers crossed!
Brief Answer:
Happy to have been of help!
Detailed Answer:
You are welcomed.
Happy to have been of help.
Please kindly don't forget to close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Happy to have been of help!
Detailed Answer:
You are welcomed.
Happy to have been of help.
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Regards,
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