A member asked:

Smash my finger a little below the nail, it is swollen, a little skin exposure, and a puddle of blood under my nail. will that go away?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Nail injury: The bruise under your fingernail will take a while to fade it will grow out eventually. Take care!

Answered 9/12/2016

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Yes: Ice initially, local cleansing, then some warm soaks - Ina day or two like in a tea cup may resolve sooner!

Answered 5/5/2016

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