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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?
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Nails: Usually if there's not too much destruction or disruption of the matrix, the nail will grow as soon as the end of the finger put back together. Then you should take extra precautions talk to disturb the matrix of the mail.
Answered 9/25/2013
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