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I tore half of my right big toe nail today. it is extremely painful and i don't know what to do. please advise. thank you.
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Clip off broken part: Clip off any broken part of the nail, clean with peroxide, neosporin type antibiotic cream and cloth bandaide. watch for any sign of infection. Could you have broken the toe? If so see a Podiatrist for an x-ray.
Answered 11/4/2015
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