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What can i do to a toenail that is almost all the way off?
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Remove the rest: If it is loose, the nail plate should be avulsed or clipped to allow a new nail plate to grow in. If it is hanging loose, the nail is vulnerable to being ripped off causing further injury or infection.
Answered 12/30/2016
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Best to remove: Trim away the loose parts of the nail. If there is still pain or drainage, see a doctor to help remove the painful edges. Hope this helps.
Answered 6/25/2013
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