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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?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
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.
Answered 6/13/2014
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Will Heal Back: The oral supplements that allows faster healing are 1. Methionine 500mg (available in whole food stores) take 2 pills twice daily 2. Locally use neosporin twice daily the other supplements that strengthen nails are biotin, hyaluronic acid, horse tail extracts.
Answered 3/12/2014
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