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Question by  steve70 (10)

What can be done for missing toenails?

 
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Answer by  jsmith (2067)

If there are any open wounds on the nail beds or along the cuticle, make sure they stay clean and bandaged to prevent infection. Purchase better fitting shoes or reduce the activity that led to the loss in the first place. It should take 3-4 months for a toenail to grow back on its own.

 
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Answer by  bigwig (654)

If you've ripped a toenail off, it should grow back on its own. While you are letting it grow back, you shouldn't wear shoes that squeeze the toe, or the nail could grow back crookedly and painfully.

 
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Answer by  JSmith0330 (616)

Did you drop something on your toe and your toenail came off? It should grow back but keep an eye on if check with your doctor if your worried.

 
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Answer by  MattK (1713)

The only thing that can be done for missing toenails, assuming this is a congenital issue, is to fix it cosmetically with some application of a false nail. If the nail was pulled off, it will probably grow back.

 
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