HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Would it be ok to put a false nail ontop of a bruised fingernail. or might it take the whole nail off?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

May promote fungus: Depending on the degree of damage the false nail will trap bacteria and fungi which can lead to infection. If it temporary for a special occasion it is ok but for a period of months it may not be the best idea. File nail if possible and cover with polish to hide bruise.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/1/2018

6.1k views

Thank
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

allow the : underlying finger and nail to heal first.

Answered 11/1/2018

254 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have dark spots on my index finger nail that are not going away. I also have what appears to be a bruise or blood under the pad. It hurts to touch.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

It feels like a possible infection on my finger and I am not sure how i picked it up.It feels tender around my finger nail, lightly red, swollen.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Cat scratch from 4 or 5 days ago right beside finger nail bed and the area beside is tender and red. No pus not noticeably swollen, skin is firm.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My fingernails is swollen due to a gel or acrylic nail that was broken. I went to my manicurist and he put a glue on it and thats when it started to be painful and swelling. What should I do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

If a fingernail is pulled out as with pliers is the matrix pulled out too? Will the nail regrow? How long will it take to see evidence of regrowth?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I bruised my fingernail when i slammed the door on it, it doesn't hurt anymore but will my nail fall off? And how long till it grows back if it does?
Side of my middle fingernail is tender and slightly red probably from ingrown nail. Is this something I can fix at home? Any concerns? Im a healthy 33 year old. I tried cotton for now hopefully that works. Any other suggestions, thoughts, concerns?
So my finger nail is going to fall off if bruised?
How do you treat a finger nail bruise?
I accidentally hit slammed my finger on a door and now there's a red/dark red little thing near my finger nail. Is it just a bruise?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.