A 47-year-old member asked:
What do you advise if i had my ingrown toe nail removed, how long will it take to have the toe-nail grow back?
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Dr. Ashley Vanderloopanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
3 months: If the ingrown nail was not permanently removed using a chemical or surgical procedure, then it will take around 3 months to grow back out. This timing for nail growth also depends on your medical history, vitamin use and diet!
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Ingrown toe nail removal: how long will you be off work?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ronald Obermananswered
Podiatry 33 years experience
Depends on severity: And treatment performed. Often you can return to work immediately, depending on what type of work activity you do. Sometimes may require a day or 2 off.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Please explain how long does a toe nail take to grow back?
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Dr. Thomas Inwoodanswered
Podiatry 37 years experience
Toenail: The big toenail takes , on average , 9 to 12 months to grow all the way out in the average human.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
How long does a toe nail take to grow back if ripped off?
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Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 30 years experience
If the whole nail: Came off it can take anywhere from 6-12 months. On average a nail grows 1-2 mm per month.
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Last updated May 23, 2015
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