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I cut my nail bed 2 weeks ago. doesn't hurt and isn't swollen but cut remains. how long will it take nail bed to fully heal?
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Nailbed: It takes 3-4 months for a finger nail to grow completely out. Up to a year for a toenail.
Answered 4/10/2015
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