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Need doctor's help! what do i do about a really badly bruised toenail?

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If this is acute: And there is blood in a liquid state - the blood can be drained prior to it solidifying.....Once the blood is dried, if not painful it becomes a waiting game until the nail grows and the material can be cut away.A podiatrist usually can more aggressively trim that nail down than you would be able to.

Answered 1/5/2014

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Bruise: If painful , the blood needs to be drained by your podiatrist. See your podiatrist for assistance

Answered 1/5/2014

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Bruised toe nail: If there is blood under the nail, it should be drained otherwise just conservative measures such as soaking the toe in epsom salts and warm water will help followed by a band aid and neosporin.

Answered 5/18/2017

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