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How to know if i need to remove my thumb nail after this injury?
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Have it looked at: Sometimes if there is blood under the nail a small hole can be made with a special drill and the nail can be saved. The idea is to prevent injury to the nail bed from which the nail grows.
Answered 9/28/2016
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