A member asked:

Iv a cut under my nail in my tumb. it was cut when i cut my nail the skin came whit it. how long will it take to heal?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Couple days : Different people will heal at different rates . Keep your finger clean and covered if you are dealing with something dirty . Wash your hands regularly . Use gloves. When doing dishes and it will be better in 2-3 days .

Answered 5/30/2014

4k views

Thank

Within a week: You should heal rather quickly if you do not acquire a bacterial infection. I would keep the area clean and watch for redness and swelling. If you have redness and swelling see a physician.

Answered 9/23/2016

4k views

Thank

Cut under nail : Should heal in a few days unless it is deeper , it will take more than a week. Make sure it is not getting infected. See physician if swollen, tender , with fever pussy.

Answered 5/14/2015

4k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more