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One Side Of The Nail Detached From The Skin After A Trauma. Will It Heal Gradually?

I had a trama to mybigtoe toe nail 2 days ago when I was kicked very hard in a swimming pool. The nail did bleed alot but stop after antiobiotic and bandaids were applied. I was in alot of pain originally and had a hard time walking. I have noticed that one side of the nail is not attached to the nail but it is much easier to walk now. Do I need to have a Podiatrist look at the toe or will it reattach eventually by itself.
Tue, 15 Oct 2013
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for the query,

It is difficult for detached nail to regrow,

Actually the damaged nail will shed off and a new nail will regrow from below.

Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis.

Let me know if you have any other doubt.

you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Wishing you good health,
Thank you
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One Side Of The Nail Detached From The Skin After A Trauma. Will It Heal Gradually?

Hello, Thanks for the query, It is difficult for detached nail to regrow, Actually the damaged nail will shed off and a new nail will regrow from below. Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubt. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you good health, Thank you