What to do if a toenail is broken in half

If your toenail is broken in half, you don’t need to worry too much, because we all know that sometimes after a nail falls off, a new nail will grow by itself, but the process is just longer. However, if there is local pain, redness, swelling, or other bleeding conditions after the toenail is broken, then you should pay attention to anti-inflammatory and bandaging to avoid other effects on the wound.

1. When a toenail is broken, no treatment is required. It will gradually fall off on its own and then a new nail will grow, but it may be a long process. If there is severe pain or redness and swelling, you can cut off the broken part, apply anti-inflammatory medicine to the affected area and bandage it with gauze. Don't let your nails grow too long. Trim them every once in a while to avoid breakage due to trauma. In addition, do not apply items such as nail polish frequently, otherwise it will cause certain damage to your nails.

2. Generally, broken toenails may be caused by infection, such as fungal onychomycosis or nail bed damage. In particular, it is necessary to pay attention to timely anti-inflammatory treatment of the affected nail bed, that is, it is necessary to pay attention to the presence of abscesses, bleeding and other abnormal manifestations in the patient's toenails. You can mainly use Vidanin spray for anti-inflammatory treatment, and use Chinese medicine to relieve inflammation every night to relieve the condition. You need to pay attention to foot hygiene at ordinary times, especially wearing an extra pair of shoes that help breathe, and it is also important that the shoes fit your feet well.

3. Hollow toenails may be caused by diseases such as athlete's foot or onychomycosis, and these diseases are contagious. They must be treated in time, otherwise they will spread to other toes, making treatment more difficult. If you have athlete's foot, you should pay attention to the hygiene of your feet. Soak your feet in hot water every day and dry them after washing. Do not use cold water. So as not to increase the irritation to the feet and aggravate the symptoms of itching. Patients should also change their shoes and socks every day and choose shoes with good breathability, which can help relieve the symptoms.