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Supposing i lost a toenail, and it completely fell off. does it ever grow back?
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As long : As the matrix or root of the nail was not damaged.
Answered 2/4/2014
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Growth Cells...: If the nail growth cells weren't damaged, it should grow back. When this happens to any of my patients, i recommend they apply lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra to the nail bed as the nail regrows in attempts to minimize the chance of nail fungal infection.
Answered 11/28/2017
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