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Is Bleeding Under The Toenail Post An Injury A Concern?

hello, probably about in the beginning of March i dropped something heavy on my big toe and after that it was hurting for about a week but now it doesn’t hurt anymore. i didn’t know it was bleeding under my toe until i took off my nail polish. there’s still some blood under my toe nail, should i drain it or leave it? because it doesn’t hurt anymore
posted on Thu, 12 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your case history you are having purpuric rash under nail, my treatment advice is -
1. Don't squeeze the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Maintain good hygiene and trim nails regularly.
3. Take a NSAID like Ibuprofen.

If problem persists then consult a dermatologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Is Bleeding Under The Toenail Post An Injury A Concern?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your case history you are having purpuric rash under nail, my treatment advice is - 1. Don t squeeze the lesion as it may worsen the condition. 2. Maintain good hygiene and trim nails regularly. 3. Take a NSAID like Ibuprofen. If problem persists then consult a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.