Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Accidentally almost ripped my pinky toenail off. what should i do?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Toenail: Keep it protected with neosporin and a band aid and see your podiatrist
Answered 12/16/2013
4.7k views
Thank
Carefully cut : The part that is torn, apply an antibiotic and bandaid.
Answered 12/18/2013
4.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is it dangerous to pull off a loose pinky toenail? I damaged it a while back, now it's normal looking again but it's barely attached
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is there a painfull less way to make your pinky tonail come off because both my pinky toes are black and the toenails are curling downwards?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Both my pinky toenails are curling if I use fungus cream will they grow straight again? And when i try to cut them down they feel like comming off
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have a black mark on the lower right corner of my pinky toenail on my right foot. It's very small and looks to be horizontal in lgth. What could be?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What to do if i got my pinky toe-nail caught in a blanket, the toenail wasoff?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Why is my pinky toenail dark colored? Nd has been like this for a long time now
I have a black line down the inside of my pinky toenails. Should i be worried?
I was born without pinky toenails. How rare is that and what might be the cause?
Is it unusual a pinky toenail to fall of for no reason?
Why is there blood under my pinky toenail. What should I do?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
