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
Can it be glued? Whether a torn nail can be glued again depends on how long the torn piece of nail is: If it is small, it can be easily glued with a repair patch, nail polish or nail glue. However, if it is quite long and possibly still stands off, it is better to … Can it be glued? | 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 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