Question
Hi there, I ripped of my toenail accidently - after going to a General Practitioner it was so badly damaged that he opted to remove the entire thing.

My question(s) will the nail grow back normally
During this time of growth what can I do to ensure that it grows back normally
Should I find that it is not growing back normally what type of doctor would be appropriate to help me in terms of advice and solutions?

Thank you

Answer
This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says.......

Dear Natasha,

As for your nail injury....
If the nail bed-the area previously under the nail and under the proximal skin fold- was not damaged, then you should grow a normal nail.
Apply a little skin moisturizer in the morning and some anti-fungal cream at night every now and then.
See a podiatrist at about a month or two if concerned-sooner of you think there was additional injury to the nail bed. The nail will take about 5-8 months to grow back.

Hope This Helps

Dr George Tsatsos-
Podiatrist Chicago 60618 & Elmhurst 60126 Podiatrists
Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery & Orthopedics
New South Loop Location-Chicago 60661
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