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I smashed 7 fingers a week ago.the nails are half black-blue from the bottom up. is it too late to prick them or has the blood dried up?
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Likely clotted: The blood is likely clotted by now and will not drain by pricking. Pricking as self treatment is not recommended anyway as it is likely to introduce infection.
Answered 2/2/2014
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Leave: Them alone. Should resolve in time .Be more careful next time. Go see your doctor, if new signs or symptoms arise.
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