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Nail Problems and Injuries - Home Treatment
Home treatment can help relieve pain, prevent infection, and promote healing. To relieve pain from an injury to the nail, try the following:
- Apply ice and elevate the injured nail area as soon as possible after the injury.
- Trim a torn or detached nail, and tape the nail in place.
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Drain blood from under the nail
. Note : Do not drain blood from under your nail if you have
diabetes,
peripheral arterial disease, or an
immune system problem, or if you think a bone is
broken.
Consider trying home treatment for the following problems:
- An ingrown toenail
- A hangnail
- Problems with an artificial nail
- A weak, brittle, or splitting nail
- An infection of the skin around a nail
| Try a nonprescription medicine to help treat your pain: |
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Talk to your child’s doctor before switching back and forth between doses of acetaminophen and ibuprofen. When you switch between two medicines, there is a chance your child will get too much medicine. |
| Be sure to follow these safety tips when you use a nonprescription medicine: |
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Symptoms to Watch For During Home Treatment
Use the Check Your Symptoms section to evaluate the symptoms if any of the following occur during home treatment:
- Signs of infection develop.
- Symptoms become more severe or frequent despite home treatment.
WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise
Last Updated:
November 13, 2008
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