I accidentally hit my finger last week and my fingernail got a tear. Normally I would just tear off the end of the nail, but if I did that this time, I would take half my finger nail off (painful!!).
I've been trying to protect my finger from coming into contact with anything that might catch it and rip half the nail off, but I'm wondering what else I can do with it.
2006-06-28 08:47:56 · 13 answers · asked by wisdomtooth 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
cut it off as short as possible without it being painful, file as much as possible and put a band-aid on your finger to cover the snag. I have had to do this many times.
2006-06-28 08:51:00 · answer #1 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can either buy some nail glue or you can also buy some of the press on nails or go to a salon and have your nails done. As soon as you get the nail covered and you have gel or acrylic put over the nail you won't even feel the nail. If you don't want to keep the nails on, just leave them on until your nail grows out.
2006-06-28 15:54:52 · answer #2 · answered by SMURF 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go get a little brush on nail glue at the drugstore. Brush it on the nail all around the tear. It might sting a little at first. Reapply every couple of days as needed.
2006-06-28 15:49:25 · answer #3 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a little piece of tea bag and literally super glue it on the underside of the nail. That should hold it for a few days while it grows. I've done this many times with good results.
2006-06-28 15:49:58 · answer #4 · answered by glitterprincess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you're doing is good. Also, put a band-aid on it and wait for the nail to grow out so you can rip it off safely.
2006-06-28 15:50:49 · answer #5 · answered by Tammy H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, it depends on how long the "tear" is and how low the tear is. But, a little super glue usually works, for awhile. Make sure it is dry before you use it for pressure-type work.
2006-06-28 15:54:16 · answer #6 · answered by mitch180 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try 2 clip it I know it hurts but its the best thing u can do then put some neosporin sry i dont know how 2 spell that. lol
and put a bandaid on it.
that should help! good luck!
2006-06-28 15:50:24 · answer #7 · answered by CheerChic1022 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Superglue...just be careful. It will grow with the nail till you can cut it
2006-06-28 15:50:39 · answer #8 · answered by Outman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cut the nail
2006-06-28 15:49:22 · answer #9 · answered by cwb63ss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go check out this site. It has photo instructions and is very detailed. Good luck!
http://www.pineapple-girl.com/fingernail.htm
2006-06-28 15:54:33 · answer #10 · answered by Sunnyshine 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋