A 20-year-old member asked:

After you smash your pinky finger, if the nail falls off, will it grow back out? a pot fell on my pinky finger.

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Dr. Soroosh Armandianswered

Anti-Aging Medicine 18 years experience

Most likely yes!: I wouldn't worry, it should grow back!

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Dr. Soroosh Armandi commented

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Jan 22, 2012

Dr. Soroosh Armandi commented

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Do the paper clip method only if you think there's blood. I know it sounds Crazy and Barbaric but it works!

Jan 22, 2012

Dr. Brian Lynchanswered

Family Medicine 40 years experience

Smashed finger: Yes it should grow back without a problem unless you severely injured the base of the nail

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