This is gross but I just accidently ripped out my pinkie toenail....?!

This is gross but I just accidently ripped out my pinkie toenail....?

I was outside in barefeet and rammed my pinkie toe into the corner of my porch. When I got inside I noticed my toe was bleeding pretty bad. I hobbled over, grabbed a clean towel and started to wipe the blood away. It hurt a little but I'm clumsy and stub my toes all the time. As I was cleaning up the blood I felt the skin on the top of my toe stretch a little and then break away. I look in the towel and low and behold my entire pinkie toe nail right there. I know very Hostel the movie, but my question is...what now? The bleeding is mostly stopped, but do I need to keep it covered and bandaged or let it air? Is it safe to use Neosporin or something like that on the open nail bed? It hurts a little (maybe a 3 on the 1-10 scale - nothing excrutiating but a lot less then I thought for having removed an attached part of anatomy) Should I be more worried about infection? Is it safe to wear my tennis shoes or should I stick with flip flops until it heals?

1 week ago
Yes I am current on my tetnis (spelling?) shot so no worries.

1 week ago
It's also important to note that I'm 7 months pregnant. Hence the ramming of the toe on porch steps that have always been in the same place. My center of gravity and awareness of where all of me is at one moment is somewhat compromised at the moment. I haven't seen my feet in a month while standing. I miss them. And now I miss my toenail too.

This happens all the time. Wash the area with soap and water and yes that does sting. Put an ANTIBIOTIC ointment on it and bandage up. Be careful about the ointment -- there are so many out there now it is confusing and you sure don't want to put anti-itch cream on an open wound. Watch the drainage on the band-aid for any funky discharge or smell -- doctor time if that happens. By the way, are you current on your tetanus shot?? After the ooze goes away, let to air. Don't wear tight shoes. Best of luck.