Suggest Treatment For Detached Nail From Toe

Posted on Sat, 15 Aug 2015

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Sat, 15 Aug 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hello my toenail lifted 8 days ago and the nail has not attached back to my toe, actually it is seeping a white liquid what should I do?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It needs to be removed

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Once toe nail detaches it will not heal.
The detached nail will fall off and a new nail will grow beneath.
You mentioned white liquid coming out of the injury.
This is suggestive of infection.
It's better to get this nail removed.
Please meet a dermatologist or surgeon and get it removed.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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