Or should I wait for it to fall off?
2006-08-11 07:59:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
It's almost off and it doesn't hurt but I don't want to accidently rip it off.
2006-08-11 08:00:05 · update #1
You should first clean it with peroxide, then put some antibiotic ointment on it like Neosporin/store brand, then secure it with a band aid until it heals enough that it can 't start bleeding again...then take the bandage off after a few days and let the toe nail grow off...so you don't damage the tissue.
2006-08-11 08:05:15 · answer #1 · answered by sistaplay2much 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might but if I were you I would let it fall off by itself! It will when it is ready and a new one will grow in its place and if you rip it off then you might hinder this process! You could wear a sock on that foot till it comes off so it won't accidentally get ripped off. You might even wear the sock to bed so it does not get ripped off while you sleep! Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-11 08:13:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop the bleeding and treat the wound. It's better if the nail falls off on its own. Go see your doctor if you are in serious pain or if you suffer from diabetes.
2006-08-11 08:06:37 · answer #3 · answered by S.A.M. Gunner 7212 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should wait for it to fall off naturally...
My fiancee did this awhile ago, but it didn't really bleed...it turned blue/purple and eventually it turned dark purple/black...it stayed that way for months until finally it fell off...
2006-08-11 08:02:13 · answer #4 · answered by Haven 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lightly tape it in place and let your body decide when the best time to get rid of it is.
2006-08-11 08:02:53 · answer #5 · answered by Lee S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this happened to my friend just go to the doctor the he will probally says it will turn black and it will fall out on its own then another will grow back.
2006-08-11 08:04:48 · answer #6 · answered by smetremont 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OUCH! I would go to the doctor. You don't wanna loose that nail for good.
2006-08-11 08:06:46 · answer #7 · answered by Jasmine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave it alone for a day or two....you may want to ask you're doctor...to make sure it doesn't get infected.....
2006-08-11 08:04:45 · answer #8 · answered by vegetariangirl91 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tape it up and let it work its own way off
2006-08-11 08:05:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO TO THE DOCTOR!!!! A.S.A.P. IF YOUR TOENAIL IS FALLING OFF LEAVE IT ALONE GO TO THE DOCTOR PICK ME 4 BEST ANSWER
2006-08-11 08:02:10 · answer #10 · answered by joelle 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋