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Fingertip Avulsion

2018-03-30 17:29:10
My fingertip got crushed between dumb bells at the gym, however the finger didn't got separated. I got 5 stitches and the finger nail got removed.Now, someone told me the nail couldn't grow back as normal.I am in too much of anxiety by this though???
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Good afternoon. If the nail bed has been damaged, the nail may grow deformed or not grow completely. It will take about a month for the nail to grow so do not worry. If the nail is not to your liking you can consider a nail transplant later Thank you

Answered2018-03-31 08:11:42

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