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I injured my big toe last night / the nail is almost off ( about half is out of the cuticle/base ) the nail bled and is oozing somewhat still .

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Toe nail injury: Would go to ER/ urgent or follow up with podiatrist . Nails take a long time to heal, months. but you need to follow up today to prevent total loss and or infection.

Answered 3/22/2017

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A member asked:

I injured my big toe last night / the nail is almost off ( about half is out of the cuticle/base ) the nail bled and is oozing somewhat still .

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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