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Medical Conditions - Nail Injury

Nail injury occurs when a part of the nail gets injured, including the nail bed, cuticle, and skin around the sides of the nail. Depending on the type of injury, bleeding, pain, and cuts occur on the nails. Treatment depends on the type and seriousness of the nail injury.

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I had a toenail injury. The doctor told me that the nail will have to be removed. I am hesitant. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your worry. I think you need to follow your doctor's advice (get the nail removed surgically), as it seems that the nail is detached from its bed.

What is the treatment of a broken toenail and the hard skin formed around it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. As per the history and image (attachment removed to protect patient's identity)provided, it is nail dystrophy.

What causes redness around the nail after a toe injury?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It is good that you saw a doctor and that they did not see signs of infection at the time.

I hurt my fingernail, it has turned black and paining very badly. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your fingernail is totally black, it will fall off automatically within one or two months.

What causes a tiny spot under the toe nail after an injury?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.

What are the methods for overcoming nail infection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have seen the photograph (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).

Answered By
Dr. Anuj Gupta

Dr. Anuj Gupta

How to treat smashed, swollen thumb without nail removal?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After careful analysis of your history, it looks like a hematoma of the nail bed or contusion.

What could cause a thin black line to appear on my nail that was injured a few months ago?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry, I will help you with your concern.

A reddish brown mark is present on my pointer fingernail. How to treat it?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

I have faint black lines on my toenail. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.

Answered By
Dr. Shama Naaz

Dr. Shama Naaz

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