Swell Thumb

Asked for Female, 8 years

My son's thumb got stuck in the car door. The thumb started to swell we gave him antibiotics which made the swelling better, after few days the nail started to get off and now half of his nail is gone, but there are no signs of the new nail growing under the old nail.Is it something to be worried about? Do we need to see the doctor or will the nail start growing after some time? Thank you.

Posted 5 years ago

Responses (1)

Dr. Beenish Ehsan

Family Physician - Karachi

Dear Patient,

This nail will have to be removed completely for the new nail to regrow in its place. It may take up to six weeks to regrow.

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Answered 5 years ago

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