Suggest Treatment For Toe Nail Injury

Posted on Mon, 30 Mar 2015

Question: I ripped my toenail back but it did not fall off, but is oozing. I'm at Disney and have 2more days of walking, any advice.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is advisable to putting it back, don't remove it.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and understand your concern.You have injured your toe nail and it has been put back.It is advisable to putting it back, don't remove it . You can clean and dress it with beta-dine or any other antiseptic available .You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief.Vitamin B and C is helpful in recovery. Antibiotics prevent infection.

You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care

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