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Toe nail torn off when toe was stubbed

I stubbed my toe and the nail lifted completely from the bed, The nail root is the only thing left intact.
I flushed it with peroxide, forced some Neosporin under the nail, and applied a large Band-Aid fairly snug to press the nail onto the bed. What else can be done? Also, must I see an physician, and if so, my general Practioner or a foot doctor. This happend on the Labor Day Weekend. My MD is unavailable.
Thanks in advance for your help.Fred


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    Vivian Abrams DPM

    9 10

    The nail is history. It will not reattach. For now, keeping it covered and protected is the right thing to do. A new nail will grow and gradually push off the remaining attachment of the old nail. If the pain is still there and you are concerned, you can see a doctor. I can’t say how often a family doctor treats this, but podiatrists see this frequently. Good luck.

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