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My baby toenail is coming completely off for a second time and is black underneath/bloody. what do i do? remove? wait? clean?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Baby toe: There is no history of trauma here but i suspect there was as you say it is bloody under the nail. If the area is moist or draining keep a topical antibiotic and band aid in place and see your podiatrist.
Answered 1/8/2014
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Remove and clean: If it is too painful to remove on your own, see a podiatrist. The nail will not re-attach and is only creating an environment for bacterial infection.
Answered 1/8/2014
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5th toenail issue...: Gently cut the nail back with a clean nail instrument and see your foot specialist asap. Dr. H.
Answered 1/8/2014
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