How to Care for Your Nail Bed After Losing a Fingernail
WEBMay 3, 2017 · If you have lost a fingernail, you need to care for the exposed nail bed to prevent infection and ensure healthy regrowth. Apply medication or bacteria-fighting solution to cleanse the exposed nail bed.
Torn or Detached Nail: Nail Bed Trauma Treatment & Healing Time
WEBNov 1, 2022 · Toenails grow more slowly, usually close to half the rate of fingernails. Fingernails can regrow entirely in 3-6 months. Fingers or toes that have sustained injuries that affect the nail bed and the matrix grow more …
7 fingernail problems not to ignore - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 30, 2023 · In a condition called onycholysis, the fingernails come loose and can separate from the nail bed. The separated part of the nail becomes cloudy with a white, yellow or green tint. Sometimes detached nails are due to an injury or an infection.
Tips to care for an injured nail - American Academy of Dermatology
WEBJul 24, 2023 · 4 nail injury tips from dermatologists. To prevent a nail injury, keep your nails short, choose the right shoes, and wear protective gear when playing sports. If you do injure your nail, follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists to care for your wound at home. It’s far too easy to injure a nail.
Stages of Losing a Fingernail: From Injury to Recovery
WEBJul 10, 2024 · The regrowth timeline varies for each person, but generally, fingernails grow about 3 millimeters per month. It might take three to six months for your nails to regrow fully. During this period, monitor the nail carefully …
Nail Injuries: 5 Types, Treatment, Recovery Time & Pictures
WEBIf the nail was removed, or if there is a large nail bruise, then the injured nail will probably fall off as a new nail grows back. It will take four to six months for a new fingernail to grow back, and 12 months for a new toenail.
Causes of a Loose Toenail or Fingernail - Verywell Health
WEBNov 27, 2022 · Learn about the common causes of a loose nail, why it happens, how to treat the nail, and whether or not it will grow back.
Why Did My Toenail Fall Off Without Pain? Understanding Painless Nail Loss
WEBSilent Signals: Fungal Nail Infections. Fungal nail infections are another common culprit behind painless toenail loss. They can develop under your toenail and slowly lead to detachment from the nail bed without causing any discomfort.
Onycholysis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - Healthline
WEBJun 24, 2024 · Onycholysis is the medical term for when your nail separates from the skin underneath it. It has a few causes, including nail trauma or an allergic reaction.
Nail trauma Guide: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options - Drugs.com
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Fingernails usually regrow completely in about two months. Toenails take about four months. If injury includes the base of the nail, some cosmetic changes may be permanent.