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Smashed finger nail

2017-11-17 23:56:19
I smashed my pinky fingernail while using a carpenters hammer and it turned black after several minutes what should I do?
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Wait for few weeks and it should go.
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if too much pain  consult with a dermatologist or surgeon

Answered2017-11-18 13:41:20

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