Tuesday, January 19, 2010

How long until my Toe Nail falls off?

Yesterday i injured my toe and it blood blistered under the whole nail. Everyone says the nail is gonna fall off but how many days before this happens. AND...does it hurt? lol. Thanks guys.How long until my Toe Nail falls off?
3years,3months and 3 days :)How long until my Toe Nail falls off?
It depends on how much of the toe nail is separated from the toe. With the blood, it may be hard to tell. But don't irritate it by bothering with it. I had the same injury with my pinky toe %26amp; the entire toe nail was off in a few days. But I think the bandage %26amp; soaking in epsom salt made it really mushy so it really didn't hurt. I didn't notice the nail was gone until I slightly brushed my toe against something %26amp; the sensitivity was really unbearable. I'm not sure if it was the injury or because that part of the toe is suppose to be protected by the nail.





Just keep it dry, to prevent infection %26amp; be careful with re-injuring yourself.





Soak the blister in epsom salts to reduce swelling.


If the blister breaks, quickly rinse the area and apply an antiseptic such as neosporin. It is not recommended to break a blister because it may often lead to infection.
it falls off as it grows out which will take months. your nail isn't attached anymore where it is bruised/blood blistered. As your nail grows out so will the damage, you just have to wait. you can trim it down though. If the damage is everywhere the whole nail will be loose but it will be attached still to the new growth under your skin so make sure you cut it.
If you are game, take a sewing needle and make it hot with a match or lighter. Puncture the nail with the hot needle...be careful and slow because when the needle is hot is will go in very easy ....make a hole just to the blister and drain the blood underneath the nail. That will relieve the pressure and pain. If you are faint of heart...ice and rest...trim the nail as it grows out. If it is the big toe...it may take months and up to a year to completely grow out. I pulled mine off...(dropped an exercise bike on it) but that isn't a good idea because the end of the toe is unprotected. Be patient and good luck
that blood blister may add a lot of pressure on your nail you may have to get it drained if the pressure builds up to much watch out for a ingrown toenail if that happens the doctor will remove the nail


if it starts to hurt to much go see the doctor and they will relieve the pressure
I broke my toe and the nail got bruised over this past summer. It took like two weeks. Just don't pull it off untill its ready. It didn't hurt at all when it comes off. Don't force it. For now just put a band-aid on it so it doesn't get caught on your sock and get pulled off. Ouchh
Idk when, but it will probably hurt like hell. Ice will be your friend for the next few days

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