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How long does it take fingernail to grow back after being cut too short?

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Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Depends how short: Fingernails grow on average about 3mm a month, (toenails about 1mm a month). Younger people have nails that grow faster, and poor health or chemotherapy can slow the rate of growth.

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Answered 2/8/2017

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