What to do if there is purple bruise on the toes

In life, purple bruises on toes in early summer are mainly caused by strong impact or diseases such as paronychia. If the purple bruises are caused by impact, it is recommended to use hot compresses to reduce swelling and release the bruises on the toes to allow the toes to have a certain amount of time to repair. However, you must pay attention to the cleanliness of the toes to avoid infection.

How to eliminate toenail bruises:

1. Let it grow and heal automatically

If the toenail is not painful and there is no infection, the bruise is not serious, it is just a simple subungual bruise and you can allow it to grow automatically. If the blood stasis disappears after a period of time, there is no need to worry. Trim your toenails every week and eat more high-protein foods to help your toenails grow quickly and speed up the dissipation of blood stasis.

2. Hot compress

After 24 hours of bleeding and bruising on the toenails, you can apply warm water to the bruised area to promote local blood circulation and help the bruise dissipate.

3. Release blood stasis

If your toenails are bruised and painful, you can ask a professional to treat it and drill a hole in the toenail to release the blood. The pain will disappear after the blood stasis is released, but this method is generally not recommended unless it is absolutely necessary.

4. Seek medical treatment

If playing ball causes your toenails to become bruised and blackened, and is accompanied by severe pain and symptoms of inflammation, you must go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.

How long does it take for toenail bruises to heal?

It depends on how fast your nails grow. Generally, you should stop wearing sandals for about one and a half months.

The congestion under the nail will disappear naturally, but it usually takes more than three months. Of course, it is also related to the individual's physical fitness.

If the subungual congestion does not go away after a year, or recurs, or becomes larger, it is best to go to the hospital to rule out subungual nevus and other lesions;

Prevention: I won’t talk about squeezing and collision, but be careful not to put the heels of your shoes too high; even if you wear high heels, don’t stand for a long time.

This is the end of the introduction on how to treat bruised toenails. Bruised toenails are not a big deal. If left alone, they will heal in a month and a half at most.