Duration
How much time a nail needs to grow back varies greatly from person to person. Roughly speaking, fingernails grow about half to one and a half millimeters per week. On toenails, much more time is usually needed for the same length. Nail growth can be promoted to a certain extent by a balanced diet with plenty of iron, calcium and vitamins A, B, C and D. There are also care sticks, creams and nail polishes that can accelerate growth and strengthen the nail.
Torn nail in baby
Babies can also get torn fingernails from getting stuck on objects. Mostly they have even softer nails than adults, which is why it can occur more often with babies. It is known that babies cry and scream when something hurts them.
So also in this case.If a torn nail does occur, it should be cleaned, cut and filed off just like with adults. It is also recommended to stabilize the nail by repairing it as a precautionary measure, so that it is protected from further tearing and can grow back safely. Babies who like to put their fingers or toes in their mouth should be careful not to do so as long as there is a wound from the torn nail.
This could be inflamed by the bacteria that are naturally present in the mouth. The same symptoms can be observed here as in adults. If pus develops, it must be removed by a pediatrician, family doctor or dermatologist.
Torn nail in the toddler
Torn fingernails or toenails are also not uncommon in toddlers. They like to play a lot and they hurt themselves more often. As always, the procedure is to clean the finger, remove the torn nail and file off the edges.
It is advisable to glue the nail very firmly and carefully so that no further misfortune occurs during further playing. Care should be taken to ensure that the child does not nibble or play on the affected nail. This is best prevented by a large plaster. In case of a wound, it must be cleaned and bandaged daily until it has healed.
