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I slammed my finger in a door. what can i do to save my fingernail from falling off?
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Depends: On how long ago it happened. If more than a day, too late , if it just happened and there is a blood accumulation under the nail, your doctor can drill a small hole to relieve the pressure.
Answered 4/19/2018
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