I Have A Fingernail That Is Broken Horizontily Across About

Posted on Tue, 16 Apr 2019

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Question : I have a fingernail that is broken horizontily across about halfway down the nail. Should I cut it, or just leave it alone? It keeps catching. I have attached picture.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please Cut the dead part - carefully.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and photo.
Since the dead finger-nail keeps catching, it is better to remove the dead part.
Please get this removed and post another photos after removal in 2 views: One view as you have posted and another in 90 degrees that is lateral view.

I hope this answers your query and helps you.
Awaiting for fresh photos after cutting the dead nail.

With Regards.
Dr T Chandrakant.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (7 hours later)

I had nail trimmed ay down.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please post clear and focused photos .

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your photos.
Please try to post focused and clear photos as I would like to see the image showing the dark spot on the lateral aspect of nail.

Let us see the progress of growth , take about a few months in case of finger nails.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (16 hours later)

Ok I will try again.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seen the new image.

Detailed Answer:
Seen the fresh image.
Please try to remove the darkened nail if it is not attached to the tissues underneath.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar