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My fingernail fell off from paronychia about 4 weeks ago i have not seen any new growth. do you thing it's gone for good?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

NAIL FELL OFF: IT TAKES AT LEAST 6 MONTHS BEFORE A FINGER NAIL WILL GROW BACK. IF YOU ARE CONCERNED, SEE A DERMATOLOGIST. NOT TO WORRY . . .

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Answered 4/25/2016

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