Does Bruised Toenail Always Fall off?
Unless the Area of Bleeding Is Very Small, an Affected Nail Will Usually Fall off on Its Own After Several Weeks Because the Pooled Blood Has Separated It from...
Unless the area of bleeding is very small, an affected nail will usually fall off on its own after several weeks because the pooled blood has separated it from its bed.
How do you keep a bruised toenail from falling off?
Trim your toenails straight across (instead of rounding them off) and keep them even with the edges of your toes. Make sure your shoes are a thumb's width longer than your longest toe. Wear steel-toed boots or shoes if you work in an area that increases your risk of having something heavy fall on your feet.
How long does it take for a bruised toenail to go away?
The discolored nail will eventually grow out — or in some cases it may fall off or need to be removed — and be replaced by a new, healthy one. This could take anywhere from about eight weeks for a fingernail to six months for a toenail.
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