What do you do for a partially detached toenail?

Use scissors to remove the detached part of the nail if the nail is partly attached. Soak your finger or toe in cold water for 20 minutes after trimming the nail. Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and cover the area with a nonstick bandage.

Should I remove a lifted toenail?

If you have a damaged toenail, you might be tempted to remove it yourself. But while damaged toenails sometimes fall off on their own, it’s not a good idea to force that process. Removing a damaged toenail yourself could lead to serious complications that end up making matters worse.

Why has my big toenail lifted?

Nail lifting may also occur with underlying medical problems, including thyroid disease, pregnancy, some forms of infection, and rarely some forms of cancer. Other possible causes are injury to the nails, use of nail cosmetics, and aggressive manicures.

How do you know if your toenail is detached?

A detached toenail is a common condition, but it can be painful. It’s usually caused by an injury, fungal infection, or psoriasis….Fungus

1. noticeably thicker toenails.
2. white or yellowish-brown discoloration on your toenails.
3. dry, brittle, or ragged toenails.
4. foul smell coming from toes.
5. unusual toenail shape.

How do you treat a lifted toenail?

Coat the area with antibiotic ointment and top with a nonstick bandage. Change the bandage every day and whenever it gets wet. (If any part gets stuck, soak it under warm running water until it slips off.) For the first couple of days, ease any pain and swelling by propping up your foot.

How do you fix a lifted toenail?

The easiest treatment is to have your podiatrist trim the excess nail and remove the lifted aspect. Podiatrists can also provide other medication recommendations to help treat the fungus. Less common causes of the toenail lifting are bone spurs or cancer.

How do you treat a toenail that is lifting off?

Protect any exposed part of the nail bed for 7 to 10 days until this skin hardens and isn’t sensitive anymore. Coat the area with antibiotic ointment and top with a nonstick bandage. Change the bandage every day and whenever it gets wet. (If any part gets stuck, soak it under warm running water until it slips off.)

How long does a partial toenail avulsion take to heal?

Healing takes between 4-8 weeks for a partial nail avulsion (removing part of the nail) and between 6-12 weeks for a total nail avulsion (removing all of the nail) but can take longer in some cases.

What is a toenail avulsion?

Losing a toenail or fingernail because of an injury is called avulsion. The nail may be completely or partially torn off after a trauma to the area. Your doctor may have removed the nail, put part of it back into place, or repaired the nail bed.

What should I do if my toenail is detached?

If you leave the detached nail in place, it will eventually fall off when the new nail grows in. Use scissors to remove the detached part of the nail if the nail is partly attached.

What causes a toe nail to detach from the nail bed?

Separation caused by injury is common in people who have long fingernails. The nail may pry away from the nail bed when it is hit or jammed. Severe or repetitive toe stubbing may cause a toenail to detach.

Why does my toenail keep falling off?

Severe or repetitive toe stubbing may cause a toenail to detach. This is also common in athletes who wear shoes that aren’t roomy enough. Fungal nail infection, which occurs when fungi invade a fingernail or toenail and the skin underneath the nail (nail bed).

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.