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A member asked:
My big toenail just got torn off. do i go to the er?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
You can or: You can clean the area, apply pressure, and anti-biotic cream. See your podiatrist.
Answered 10/22/2012
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No: This is not really an emergency. Place antibiotic ointment and bandage and see a podiatrist.
Answered 10/21/2012
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Toenail: It depends if there was any damage done to the nail bed and or if you have a fracture as well. Because than an er visit is warranted. If u just tore the nail of you should see your local podiatrist in their office at earliest appointment.
Answered 5/8/2017
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