How do you treat a fully ripped off toenail?

Trim off the detached part of a large tear, or leave the nail alone.

1. Cover the nail with tape or an adhesive bandage until the nail has grown out enough to protect the finger or toe.
2. If you trim off the detached nail, you will have less worry about the nail catching and tearing.

What happens when you rip your whole toenail off?

Once your toenail falls off, it can’t reattach itself and keep growing. You’ll need to wait for the new nail to grow back in its place. Depending on the cause and how much, if any, of your toenail remains, you might need additional treatment to make sure your toenail grows back properly.

Can a ripped off toenail get infected?

If there are any signs of infection, swelling, increasing pain, or pus that develop a few days after the injury, then a visit to a physician is mandatory. Occasionally, after blunt trauma to a nail, there may be bleeding between the nail and the nail bed resulting in a subungual hematoma.

How long does a ripped off toenail take to heal?

Taking good care of your wound at home will help it heal quickly and reduce your chance of infection. The wound should heal within a few weeks. If completely removed, fingernails may take 6 months to grow back. Toenails may take 12 to 18 months to grow back.

What happens when your nail gets ripped off?

After a nail separates from the nail bed for whatever reason, it will not reattach. A new nail will have to grow back in its place. Nails grow back slowly. It takes about 6 months for a fingernail and up to 18 months for a toenail to grow back.

Should I be worried if my toenail falls off?

Detached toenails are usually safe to remove, and they will typically grow back within a year and a half. A detached toenail can result from an injury or infection. Fungal infections or injuries may require additional medical attention to help ensure the toenail grows back properly.

Will my toenail grow back after being ripped off?

Will my nail grow back after being ripped off?

Should I go to the hospital for a ripped nail?

For more serious nail injuries, you should go to an urgent care center or the emergency room. They will stop the bleeding and clean the wound. Usually, the nail and finger or toe will be numbed with medicine before it is treated.

How can you tell if a toenail has ripped off?

The base or sides of the nail are pulling away or already detached from the nail bed or nail folds. The toenail has ripped off. (The nail bed may look pearly, as though the nail is still there, even though it’s completely off.) Bring the nail with you.

How should I care for a ripped toenail at home?

You can care for a ripped toenail at home if: The tear isn’t too far down toward your foot, and the nail is still attached to the nail bed. Any bleeding stops quickly. You have little, if any, bloodpooling under the remaining nail (it will look like a blue-black spot), and it doesn’t hurt much.

When to go to the ER for a ripped off toenail?

Go to an urgent care center or emergency room when: The tear is too far down for you to trim. The base or sides of the nail are pulling away or already detached from the nail bed or nail folds. The toenail has ripped off. (The nail bed may look pearly, as though the nail is still there, even though it’s completely off.) Bring the nail with you.

What should I do if my nail has torn or detached?

The non-adhering portion of the nail should be removed. The usual local precautions to prevent infection should be taken. The damaged skin should be covered with an appropriate dressing. If the nail bed and nail matrix are not damaged, the nail should regrow normally. Are There Any Home Remedies for a Torn or Detached Nail?