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My 2 year old son smached his hand and now his middle finger nail is falling off what should i do ? he keeps crying and i already put a band aid ?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Remove nail: If its ready to fall off, help it off. Hopefully anew nail will grow back.

Answered 4/3/2013

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