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What to do if i dropped something on my toe and now some of it is bruised. my mom tells me it is going to fall off, is this true?

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Bruise: The first right thing to do is see your podiatrist who can give you expert advice.

Answered 12/23/2013

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See below: I hope you are referring to your toenail falling off. Yes, after a trauma with bruising in time the toenail may come off. It will grow back.

Dr Rothschild agreed

Answered 12/28/2013

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