Question 1

cut thumb badly, got 9 stitches in er but nail is still cut in half, will it heal back on its own? what aftercare should i do to help it heal?

Accepted Answer

It will grow: Keep the nail clean and avoid injury . If the nail matrix was not damaged, it will grow back though it may be crooked and opaque.

Question 2

why do my nails grow down?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to say: There are many changes that can occur with the nails. Many can be benign but some changes (downward curling being one of them) can be a sign of systemic disease, particularly lung disease. You should see you primary care doctor and possibly a dermatologist to help determine what is going on.

Question 3

why do people bite their nails?

Accepted Answer

Pleasure: The lips are populated with a variety of nerve endings that give pleasure as they are stimulated. It helps a newborn figure out how to feed when they have never been hungry; helps the toddler get through a rough day with thumb sucking; makes us enjoy kissing & smoking & chewing your nails. If it weren't for society frowning on the process, more would probably do it.

Question 4

vertical nail ridges--bad sign?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily.: Most always, vertical nail ridges simply indicate an aging nail. Just as we can get lines or wrinkles on our face and body, we can get "lines" or "ridges" on our nails.

Question 5

how do you make your nails grow?

Accepted Answer

Biotin: Biotin is a b complex vitamin that will help your hair and nails grow.

Question 6

splitting  nails down the middle?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Longitudinal nail splitting is seen in psoriasis, fungal nail infections, and lichen planus (a relative of psoriasis). A dermatologist can help you pinpoint the cause, and prescribe treatment.

Question 7

what occurs if i cut my whole nail off?

Accepted Answer

Probably grow back: If you simply remove the nail plate the nail would regrow.  It takes about 6 months to regrow a new fingernail and one year for a toenail.  If you removed the nai and also remove or injust the nail matrix ( the roor of nail seen as the half moon shape structure) then the nail may not regrow properly or maybe not at all.

Question 8

what is the best way to cut baby nails?

Accepted Answer

Sandpaper: I find a simple piece of find sandpaper is very effective at taking off the excess without risking cuts or removing skin. Scissors have taken the end off infant's  finger when they moved unexpectedly and nail clippers leave sharp edges. Emory boards remove as much skin as nail. A 1 inch by 2-3 inch sheet of loose sandpaper will last forever and do the job well.

Question 9

what does white marks on my nails mean?

Accepted Answer

Beaus  lines: White lines in your nails are called beaus lines and represent an illness or traumatic incident that has recently taken place. They look like ridges and are caused because cell divison of the nails have ceased.

Question 10

how can i strengthen my nails naturally?

Accepted Answer

Try Biotin: Try taking biotin 3-5000 ug daily.  Silica supplements may help also.  Finally, be sure not to disturb your cuticle and avoid harsh chemicals.

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Cut thumb badly, got 9 stitches in er but nail is still cut in half, will it heal back on its own? what aftercare should i do to help it heal?

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