is it okay to 'let it air out' I have washed it and used antibiotic ointment on it, but I was told to let it air out. I took my bandage off and it hurts.
it that . normal?
(I split my toenail. and the whole end of it looks like it is going to fall off. )
2007-08-22 01:38:55 · 12 answers · asked by Insert Name Here 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You should thoroughly wash it, pat it dry, and apply some antibiotic ointment and keep it covered with a bandaid. This will help prevent you from getting an infection. By the way, the pain you are experiencing is due to sentitive nerve endings being exposed to the air. Keeping it covered also prevents friction from you shoes and socks which could disrupt wound healing. Feel better soon.
NurseMom :)
2007-08-22 01:52:36 · answer #1 · answered by A nurse 4 u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the air will help it to heal yes, but you need to keep it clean and apply the ointment often to keep it from drying out then it will really hurt but the nail may fall off and this is normal, you will need to put a bandage on it if you go out but while you are at home keep it well cleansed and ointment on it and try not to bump into anything when you are in the tub rinse it but dont soak it and try to take ibuprofen often at least every 4 to 6 hours for pain, good luck and take care!......Hotma
2007-08-22 01:48:37 · answer #2 · answered by kelly_hotma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contrary to popular belief, you shouldn't "let it air out". This will just dry the wound out and NOT be conducive to healing. You should keep it loosely wrapped and covered in an antibiotic ointment, such as POLYSPORIN. It will heal on it's own.
2007-08-22 01:43:45 · answer #3 · answered by utdiva27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take some aspirin, ibuprofen or something like that. I like vicks 44, really soothes the throat. gargling is fine, but you may be beyond sore throat and have a serious infection. Don't be afraid to go to the hospital, they see it all the time, and if it is strep, the earlier, the better.
2016-05-19 22:04:20 · answer #4 · answered by jessie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it's good to let the sore exposed to the air at home in a sanitary environment... but be careful if you are somewhere dirtier to cover it up.
2007-08-22 01:42:35 · answer #5 · answered by LK 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You`ll just have await until a new toenail starts to grow. It`s very painful though (Ouch)
2007-08-22 01:42:40 · answer #6 · answered by Only Me 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Air is actually essential. Keep it cleaned, and leave it to air out.
2007-08-22 01:42:44 · answer #7 · answered by twill_2518 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my grandma used to be a doctor and when i had a sore she told me to let it out and get some air.but if your sore hurts that bad try putting ice on it a little while.i dont know if that is normal though.
2007-08-22 01:42:40 · answer #8 · answered by Linda M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let it air out and keep it clean, it is normal for it to hurt
2007-08-22 01:41:55 · answer #9 · answered by king of spain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is normal just make sure you are keeping it clean. I had that happen and I did lose my toenail .
2007-08-22 01:42:00 · answer #10 · answered by K T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋