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A member asked:
I lost my big toenail over 3 months ago while playing softball, when will it grow back?
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6 months: It generally takes at least 6 months for a toenail to grow back, and the big toenail can take longer as it is a larger nail.
Answered 9/28/2016
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1 year: The tonail will take about 1 year to completely grow back.
Answered 5/26/2012
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