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A member asked:

How long does it take for the big toe nail to grow back?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

1 year: From the base of the nail to the tip of the toe it takes just about 1 year to frow out. This is also dependednt on having good circulation, if not it will be slower.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 10/13/2012

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1-2mm per month: On average.

Answered 4/28/2014

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4-9 months: Anywhere between 4-9 months. I know that's a big range but your body is not a mechanical clock!

Dr Patel agreed

Answered 2/17/2015

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Hello. 2 years back i have hit my big toe and the nail got damage and came off. The nail started to grow back but never grown to the front growing up?

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I have no nail on my big toe due to trauma, the nail bed in the bottom corner on the one side has gone black, does this mean the nailbed is dead and the nail wont grow back please?

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Dropped glass bottle on big toe went black now half nail off n sore to touch is this ok? Do i need to cover it? Will it grow back?

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