How do you treat a ripped back toenail?

Keep the nail bed dry, clean, and covered with petroleum jelly and an adhesive bandage until the nail bed is firm or the nail has grown back. Apply a new adhesive bandage whenever the bandage gets wet. Watch for signs of infection such as increasing heat, redness, pain, tenderness, swelling, or pus.

How long does a torn toe nail take to heal?

The wound should heal within a few weeks. If completely removed, fingernails may take 6 months to grow back. Toenails may take 12 to 18 months to grow back. Injured nails may look different when they grow back.

Should I go to the hospital if my toenail fell off?

If you aren’t comfortable tending to the nail yourself or think the damage is serious, call your doctor or a podiatrist. Go to an urgent care center or emergency room when: The tear is too far down for you to trim. The base or sides of the nail are pulling away or already detached from the nail bed or nail folds.

Can a torn toenail reattach?

After a nail separates from the nail bed for whatever reason, it will not reattach. A new nail will have to grow back in its place. Nails grow back slowly. It takes about 6 months for a fingernail and up to 18 months for a toenail to grow back.

What should I do if my toenail is falling off?

Injury

soaking it in cold water for 20 minutes.
elevating it.
clipping any sharp or jagged edges of the remaining nail.
cleaning any exposed part of your nail bed and applying an antibiotic ointment.
applying a fresh bandage daily for the next 7 to 10 days, or until the skin hardens.

What to do about a torn toenail at home?

Getting the right treatment promptly can help your nail grow back normally. You can care for a ripped toenail at home if: The tear isn’t too far down toward your foot, and the nail is still attached to the nail bed. Any bleeding stops quickly.

What to do if your dog’s toenail is broken?

If the nail is broken but still attached firmly it is best to consult a veterinarian so no unnecessary pain is caused in treatment. Soak the paw in warm soapy water. Not only will this cause relief for the pain, it will also allow for the area to be disinfected further preventing any infections.

When to put a bandage on a torn toenail?

If your bandage gets wet or dirty, put on a fresh one. You should do this for 7-10 days until the nail bed, the soft sensitive area underneath the nail, hardens. Ideally, put your new bandage on your toe each night before you go to bed.

When to go to the ER for a ripped toenail?

Go to an urgent care center or emergency room when: The tear is too far down for you to trim. The base or sides of the nail are pulling away or already detached from the nail bed or nail folds. The toenail has ripped off.

What should I do if my dog lost his toe nail?

If the dog lost his toenail completely, you might be able to treat the injury at home. If the nail is still in place below the injury, it will need to be removed up to the area where the break occurred.

What to do with a chipped toenail?

Vertical or horizontal splits that are minor can take chips out of your nail but don’t actually harm the skin beneath the nail. You can simply trim off areas affected by chips to avoid snagging the nail on something later.