Question 1

what should i do about my bruised nail?

Accepted Answer

Bruised nail: Don't do anything to it except wait for it to grow out on it's own.

Question 2

how long does it take a bruised nail to heal?

Accepted Answer

Nail bruise: Depends on which nail. Fingernails grow faster than toenails. Also depends on age since older age takes longer for nails to grow. Plan on 4-6 weeks for fingernail and 6-12 months for toenail.

Question 3

bruised nail which is painless but it hasn't cleared up yet, what can i do for this?

Accepted Answer

The hematoma under t: The hematoma (blood) under the nail plate will gradually grow out distally to the end of the nail plate.  Be patient it will take a couple of months for finger nails 6-8 for toenails.

Question 4

do bruises dead nails ever grow back?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Usually, if you are fairly healthy, they will.

Question 5

please advise me what to do for a bruised toe nail?

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See below: Depends on how old it is.  If fresh and there is blood under the nail it would be best to see a podiatrist to have the blood removed by making a hole in the nail to drain it and remove the pressure.
If older soak in hydrogen peroxide and use antiseptic.

Question 6

how can you care for a bruised thumb nail?

Accepted Answer

If you have blood un: If you have blood under the nail it should be evacuated by your doctor to remove the blood.

Question 7

i have a bruised toe nail. could it fall off?

Accepted Answer

It's possible: If blood forms under rthe nail it could cause the nail to lift frm the bed and fall off. One possible solution is to drain the blood if present rapidly.....Just becasue the is discoloration does not mean there is drainable blood though.....

Question 8

how long does a bruised toe nail last?

Accepted Answer

Would depend on: How bad the bruise was and if the causing issue was removed.

Question 9

bruised under nail of big toe. is this fungus?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If your saying its a bruise then you already diagnosed it as a hematoma not fungus. Fungus can result from trauma to the toe. If its been there for a while fungus might be under the nail with dried blood.

Question 10

son fell off bed 3 days ago finger is swollen at tip and very bruised under nail. should i have it drained. he is 4?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked: Your son probably has subingual hematoma from the injury. If the area involves less than ~25% of the nail bed, and is painless, it should resolve in a couple of weeks without any treatment. If the bleeding seem to involve a larger area or the area is painful, it needs to be evacuated by a procedure known as trephination.
In the meantime, soak the area in warn water and use ibuprofen for pain.

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