Fun fact: Fingernails grow an average of 3. All that said, in the days following the injury, you should also be on the lookout for signs of infection. These symptoms are all signs you need to see a doctor. Make an appointment with a dermatologist, primary care physician, or at an urgent care center to get the wound drained and get a prescription for antibiotics. If you see red streaks on your hand or forearm or you feel feverish or nauseated, it could be much more serious.
These are signs that the infection has spread to the bloodstream, which can lead to sepsis. After an acute trauma, your nail may turn black and seem like it's barely hanging on. You can cut it down, but let the injury grow out on its own. In some cases, like if the nail bed is infected, the doctor might have to remove the nail by force. This procedure is called a nail evulsion: First, they numb up your finger with a local numbing treatment.
Then the doctor uses special tools to lift the nail on each side and peel the plate away from the nail bed. Kind of sounds like something out of a horror movie , right? The answer is yes—with a few precautions. Lain recommends first coating the nail with a layer of nail hardener to help protect the nail plate, and Dr. Gohara says nail polish is totally fine if there is just a crack in the nail once the bleeding has stopped and the injury has had some time to heal, of course.
That said, you should put a pause on your gel manicure habit. Above all, both derms say to avoid the nail salon. SELF does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The infection or skin condition that caused the separated nail will also need to be treated. Have a doctor trim your nail if you:. Blahd Jr. Author: Healthwise Staff. Medical Review: William H. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information.
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It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. Important Phone Numbers. Top of the page. Topic Overview What causes a detached nail? A nail may separate from the nail bed detach for many reasons, including: Injuries. Separation caused by injury is common in people who have long fingernails. The nail may pry away from the nail bed when it is hit or jammed. Severe or repetitive toe stubbing may cause a toenail to detach.
A detached nail is when the nail becomes separated from the area underneath it the nail bed. This often means losing all or part of the nail.
An injury to your finger or toe is often the cause. It can also be caused by an infection or other skin diseases around or under the nail. Sometimes there is a cut in the nail bed or a bone fracture under the nail. In most cases, the nail will grow back from the area under the cuticle the matrix. A fingernail takes about 4 to 6 months to grow back. A toenail takes about 12 months to grow back.
If the nail bed or matrix was damaged, the nail may grow back with a rough or abnormal shape. In some cases the nail may not grow back at all. There may be damage or a cut to the nail bed.
This may need to be repaired. Often this is done with stitches. If the nail is still in good condition, it might be cleaned and trimmed, then put back in place.
This is done to help and protect the new nail as it grows back. It also prevents the nail bed from drying out. Keep the injured part raised to reduce pain and swelling. This is important, especially in the first 48 hours.
Apply an ice pack for up to 20 minutes. Do this every 3 to 6 hours during the first 24 to 48 hours. Keep using ice packs to ease pain and swelling as needed. To make an ice pack, put ice cubes in a plastic bag that seals at the top. Wrap the bag in a clean, thin towel or cloth.
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