
What Causes Ripping Off Of A Finger Nail From Cuticle?

Question: The nail on my little finger is coming off. Don't know why. Did not injure it. What should I do?
Brief Answer:
Due to unnoticed trauma or medicines or chemicals
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
It could be due to some unnoticed trauma or due to the side effect of some medicines or due to chemicals like soaps and detergents.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to clip it or consult a doctor and get it avulsed.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Due to unnoticed trauma or medicines or chemicals
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
It could be due to some unnoticed trauma or due to the side effect of some medicines or due to chemicals like soaps and detergents.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to clip it or consult a doctor and get it avulsed.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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