Torn fingernail

Definition One speaks of a torn fingernail, if a fingernail tears partially or completely due to catching or similar injury patterns. Either the nail tears thereby only at its free standing, projecting part or down to the nail bed. If the latter is the case, a tear is connected with strong pain, since the skin … Torn fingernail

Diagnosis | Torn fingernail

Diagnosis The diagnosis “torn fingernail” is first of all a purely clinical diagnosis, i.e. it is made on the basis of the torn fingernail itself. If further symptoms, as mentioned above, are added, a more comprehensive diagnosis, i.e. search for the cause, should of course be initiated. Depending on the additional findings, a cause-related diagnosis … Diagnosis | Torn fingernail

Duration | Torn fingernail

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 … Duration | Torn fingernail

Torn toenail

Definition With a torn toenail the toenail is torn to different depths. Although tearing of the nail is unpleasant, especially if the tear extends over the nail bed, it is usually not a medical problem, but only a cosmetic one. In rare cases, there are also underlying diseases that lead to nail malformations. Causes On … Torn toenail