Broken toenail??!

Broken toenail??

..my toenail was bent somehow and i had to cut it off...it didnt hurt or anything but it just feels weird now. any ideas on how long before it grows back?? will i have to keep an eye on it for the time being? will it get infected?? ... wow this is random :p

2 weeks ago
ok..i fergot to say that the nail bed is still there and isnt exposed. i think the nail just ripped off some of the skin under the nail..i wasnt bleeding at all and it didnt hurt either. it just feels weird kuz the nail isnt where it was before..like wayy shorter. so maybe it wont take months for it to grow back huh?? yayy!!

Soak your feet to keep the toenail soft then let it air dry. Keep it clean. Keep a careful watch on it. Any redness or swelling that progresses up the foot is a major red flag. Should this happen go to a doctor immediately! The typical toenail takes anywhere from 12 to 18 months to grow back, much slower than fingernails. And yes, it will feel funny for a while. You are used to that toenail protecting your toe from the top leather of your shoes. You may want to go to the drug store and get a toe sock. It is a rolled gauze tube you can wear on the toe to keep it from being irritated by the shoes you wear. Take it off when you take your shoes off.