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nailit | 19:58 Wed 25th Sep 2019 | Body & Soul
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Ive ripped my small toenail and skin,
To say its painful would be an understatement.....
Apart from a plaster, is there anything else that I can do to help its healing?
Only a minor injury but painful nevertheless.

Ta.
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This (US) link seems to cover all of the options. (It's a highly reputable site. Note that the link goes to the first of two pages, so remember to click through to read the whole article):
https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/broken-toenail-falling-off#1
Slather it with Germolene to counter infection, that will help with the pain too.
I did my big toe a couple of weeks ago...
Not really, it will heal itself, just resist the temptation to mess with it.

Keep bathing it in salt water and keep a dressing on to shield it from rubbing. If it does infect, see your GP asap.
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Thanks Chris and Shoota….
Tore it off a couple of nights ago...
Opening fridge door sans footware!
Nonailit...
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Cheers Andy.
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lol shoota :-)
I agree with Germoline and a plaster. Sorry mate.

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